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Subtract 56/9 from 2/18

1^st number: 2/18, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

2/18 - 56/9 is -55/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   2/18 = 2 × 1/18 × 1 = 2/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   56/9 = 56 × 2/9 × 2 = 112/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/18 - 112/18 = 2 - 112/18 = -110/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/9

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