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Subtract 25/48 from 56/9

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 25/48

56/9 - 25/48 is 821/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   56/9 = 56 × 16/9 × 16 = 896/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   25/48 = 25 × 3/48 × 3 = 75/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/144 - 75/144 = 896 - 75/144 = 821/144
5. In mixed form: 5101/144

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