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Subtract 10/27 from 56/45

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 10/27

56/45 - 10/27 is 118/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   56/45 = 56 × 3/45 × 3 = 168/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   10/27 = 10 × 5/27 × 5 = 50/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/135 - 50/135 = 168 - 50/135 = 118/135

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