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Subtract 56/45 from 7/3

1^st number: 2 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

7/3 - 56/45 is 49/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
   7/3 = 7 × 15/3 × 15 = 105/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   56/45 = 56 × 1/45 × 1 = 56/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/45 - 56/45 = 105 - 56/45 = 49/45
5. In mixed form: 14/45

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