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Subtract 56/25 from 1/9

1st number: 1/9, 2nd number: 2 6/25

1/9 - 56/25 is -479/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    1/9 = 1 × 25/9 × 25 = 25/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    56/25 = 56 × 9/25 × 9 = 504/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/225 - 504/225 = 25 - 504/225 = -479/225

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