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Subtract 5/60 from 56/9

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 5/60

56/9 - 5/60 is 221/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   56/9 = 56 × 20/9 × 20 = 1120/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/180 - 15/180 = 1120 - 15/180 = 1105/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/36
6. In mixed form: 65/36

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