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Subtract 15/28 from 56/9

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 15/28

56/9 - 15/28 is 1433/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   56/9 = 56 × 28/9 × 28 = 1568/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   15/28 = 15 × 9/28 × 9 = 135/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/252 - 135/252 = 1568 - 135/252 = 1433/252
5. In mixed form: 5173/252

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