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Subtract 45/4 from 56/18

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 11 1/4

56/18 - 45/4 is -293/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 4 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   56/18 = 56 × 2/18 × 2 = 112/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   45/4 = 45 × 9/4 × 9 = 405/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/36 - 405/36 = 112 - 405/36 = -293/36

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