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Subtract 45/56 from 56/9

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 45/56

56/9 - 45/56 is 2731/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   56/9 = 56 × 56/9 × 56 = 3136/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   45/56 = 45 × 9/56 × 9 = 405/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/504 - 405/504 = 3136 - 405/504 = 2731/504
5. In mixed form: 5211/504

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