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Subtract 18/9 from 56/75

1^st number: 56/75, 2^nd number: 2 0/9

56/75 - 18/9 is -94/75.

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,
   18/9 = 18 × 25/9 × 25 = 450/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/225 - 450/225 = 168 - 450/225 = -282/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -94/75

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