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Subtract 56/9 from 9/90

1^st number: 9/90, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

9/90 - 56/9 is -551/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 9 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   9/90 = 9 × 1/90 × 1 = 9/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
   56/9 = 56 × 10/9 × 10 = 560/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/90 - 560/90 = 9 - 560/90 = -551/90

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