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Subtract 56/9 from 7/8

1^st number: 7/8, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

7/8 - 56/9 is -385/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   7/8 = 7 × 9/8 × 9 = 63/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   56/9 = 56 × 8/9 × 8 = 448/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/72 - 448/72 = 63 - 448/72 = -385/72

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