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Subtract 56/9 from 1/8

1st number: 1/8, 2nd number: 6 2/9

1/8 - 56/9 is -439/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    1/8 = 1 × 9/8 × 9 = 9/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    56/9 = 56 × 8/9 × 8 = 448/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/72 - 448/72 = 9 - 448/72 = -439/72

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