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Subtract 4/25 from 56/45

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 4/25

56/45 - 4/25 is 244/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   56/45 = 56 × 5/45 × 5 = 280/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   4/25 = 4 × 9/25 × 9 = 36/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/225 - 36/225 = 280 - 36/225 = 244/225
5. In mixed form: 119/225

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