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Subtract 9/32 from 56/45

1^st number: 1 11/45, 2^nd number: 9/32

56/45 - 9/32 is 1387/1440.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   56/45 = 56 × 32/45 × 32 = 1792/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   9/32 = 9 × 45/32 × 45 = 405/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1792/1440 - 405/1440 = 1792 - 405/1440 = 1387/1440

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