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Subtract 5/84 from 56/45

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 5/84

56/45 - 5/84 is 1493/1260.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 84 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 84 × 15 = 1260,
   5/84 = 5 × 15/84 × 15 = 75/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/1260 - 75/1260 = 1568 - 75/1260 = 1493/1260
5. In mixed form: 1233/1260

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