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Subtract 56/45 from 9/25

1^st number: 9/25, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

9/25 - 56/45 is -199/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   9/25 = 9 × 9/25 × 9 = 81/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   56/45 = 56 × 5/45 × 5 = 280/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/225 - 280/225 = 81 - 280/225 = -199/225

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