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Subtract 8/45 from 56/4

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 8/45

56/4 - 8/45 is 622/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   56/4 = 56 × 45/4 × 45 = 2520/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/180 - 32/180 = 2520 - 32/180 = 2488/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 622/45
6. In mixed form: 1337/45

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