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Subtract 45/54 from 56/5

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 45/54

56/5 - 45/54 is 311/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
   56/5 = 56 × 54/5 × 54 = 3024/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   45/54 = 45 × 5/54 × 5 = 225/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3024/270 - 225/270 = 3024 - 225/270 = 2799/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/30
6. In mixed form: 1011/30

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