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Subtract 16/80 from 56/6

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 16/80

56/6 - 16/80 is 137/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
   56/6 = 56 × 40/6 × 40 = 2240/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   16/80 = 16 × 3/80 × 3 = 48/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/240 - 48/240 = 2240 - 48/240 = 2192/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/15
6. In mixed form: 92/15

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