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Subtract 56/5 from 5/81

1^st number: 5/81, 2^nd number: 11 1/5

5/81 - 56/5 is -4511/405.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 5 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   5/81 = 5 × 5/81 × 5 = 25/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
   56/5 = 56 × 81/5 × 81 = 4536/405
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/405 - 4536/405 = 25 - 4536/405 = -4511/405

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