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Subtract 5/72 from 56/9

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 5/72

56/9 - 5/72 is 443/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 72 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 72 × 1 = 72,
   5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/72 - 5/72 = 448 - 5/72 = 443/72
5. In mixed form: 611/72

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