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Subtract 25/28 from 56/45

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 25/28

56/45 - 25/28 is 443/1260.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   56/45 = 56 × 28/45 × 28 = 1568/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
   25/28 = 25 × 45/28 × 45 = 1125/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/1260 - 1125/1260 = 1568 - 1125/1260 = 443/1260

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