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Subtract 75/28 from 56/9

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 2 19/28

56/9 - 75/28 is 893/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   56/9 = 56 × 28/9 × 28 = 1568/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   75/28 = 75 × 9/28 × 9 = 675/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/252 - 675/252 = 1568 - 675/252 = 893/252
5. In mixed form: 3137/252

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