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Subtract 4/5 from 56/9

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 4/5

56/9 - 4/5 is 244/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    56/9 = 56 × 5/9 × 5 = 280/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    4/5 = 4 × 9/5 × 9 = 36/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/45 - 36/45 = 280 - 36/45 = 244/45
  5. In mixed form: 519/45

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