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Subtract 56/75 from 1/9

1/9 - 56/75 is -143/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 75 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 75 × 3 = 225,
   56/75 = 56 × 3/75 × 3 = 168/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/225 - 168/225 = 25 - 168/225 = -143/225

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