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Subtract 45/48 from 56/45

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 45/48

56/45 - 45/48 is 221/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   56/45 = 56 × 16/45 × 16 = 896/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   45/48 = 45 × 15/48 × 15 = 675/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/720 - 675/720 = 896 - 675/720 = 221/720

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