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Subtract 10/9 from 15/56

1^st number: 15/56, 2^nd number: 1 1/9

15/56 - 10/9 is -425/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   15/56 = 15 × 9/56 × 9 = 135/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   10/9 = 10 × 56/9 × 56 = 560/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/504 - 560/504 = 135 - 560/504 = -425/504

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