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Subtract 1/81 from 56/5

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 1/81

56/5 - 1/81 is 4531/405.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
   56/5 = 56 × 81/5 × 81 = 4536/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   1/81 = 1 × 5/81 × 5 = 5/405
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4536/405 - 5/405 = 4536 - 5/405 = 4531/405
5. In mixed form: 1176/405

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