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Subtract 45/80 from 56/75

56/75 - 45/80 is 221/1200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   56/75 = 56 × 16/75 × 16 = 896/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
   45/80 = 45 × 15/80 × 15 = 675/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/1200 - 675/1200 = 896 - 675/1200 = 221/1200

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