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Subtract 10/9 from 56/75

1^st number: 56/75, 2^nd number: 1 1/9

56/75 - 10/9 is -82/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   56/75 = 56 × 3/75 × 3 = 168/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   10/9 = 10 × 25/9 × 25 = 250/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/225 - 250/225 = 168 - 250/225 = -82/225

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