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Subtract 35/8 from 56/9

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 4 3/8

56/9 - 35/8 is 133/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   56/9 = 56 × 8/9 × 8 = 448/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   35/8 = 35 × 9/8 × 9 = 315/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/72 - 315/72 = 448 - 315/72 = 133/72
5. In mixed form: 161/72

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