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Subtract 64/9 from 36/56

1^st number: 36/56, 2^nd number: 7 1/9

36/56 - 64/9 is -815/126.

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,
   36/56 = 36 × 9/56 × 9 = 324/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   64/9 = 64 × 56/9 × 56 = 3584/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   324/504 - 3584/504 = 324 - 3584/504 = -3260/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -815/126

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