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Subtract 25/32 from 56/9

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 25/32

56/9 - 25/32 is 1567/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   56/9 = 56 × 32/9 × 32 = 1792/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   25/32 = 25 × 9/32 × 9 = 225/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1792/288 - 225/288 = 1792 - 225/288 = 1567/288
5. In mixed form: 5127/288

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