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Subtract 9/10 from 56/9

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 9/10

56/9 - 9/10 is 479/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
   56/9 = 56 × 10/9 × 10 = 560/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   9/10 = 9 × 9/10 × 9 = 81/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/90 - 81/90 = 560 - 81/90 = 479/90
5. In mixed form: 529/90

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