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Subtract 56/18 from 6/9

1^st number: 6/9, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

6/9 - 56/18 is -22/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   6/9 = 6 × 2/9 × 2 = 12/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   56/18 = 56 × 1/18 × 1 = 56/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/18 - 56/18 = 12 - 56/18 = -44/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/9

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