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Subtract 56/15 from 10/9

1^st number: 1 1/9, 2^nd number: 3 11/15

10/9 - 56/15 is -118/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   10/9 = 10 × 5/9 × 5 = 50/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   56/15 = 56 × 3/15 × 3 = 168/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/45 - 168/45 = 50 - 168/45 = -118/45

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