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Subtract 56/45 from 7/24

1^st number: 7/24, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

7/24 - 56/45 is -343/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   7/24 = 7 × 15/24 × 15 = 105/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   56/45 = 56 × 8/45 × 8 = 448/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/360 - 448/360 = 105 - 448/360 = -343/360

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