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Subtract 5/70 from 56/45

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 5/70

56/45 - 5/70 is 739/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   56/45 = 56 × 14/45 × 14 = 784/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   5/70 = 5 × 9/70 × 9 = 45/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/630 - 45/630 = 784 - 45/630 = 739/630
5. In mixed form: 1109/630

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