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Subtract 40/21 from 56/9

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 1 19/21

56/9 - 40/21 is 272/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 21 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   56/9 = 56 × 7/9 × 7 = 392/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
   40/21 = 40 × 3/21 × 3 = 120/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/63 - 120/63 = 392 - 120/63 = 272/63
5. In mixed form: 420/63

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