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Subtract 7/45 from 8/56

8/56 - 7/45 is -4/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   8/56 = 8 × 45/56 × 45 = 360/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   7/45 = 7 × 56/45 × 56 = 392/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/2520 - 392/2520 = 360 - 392/2520 = -32/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/315

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