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Subtract 2/56 from 25/8

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 2/56

25/8 - 2/56 is 173/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   25/8 = 25 × 7/8 × 7 = 175/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   2/56 = 2 × 1/56 × 1 = 2/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/56 - 2/56 = 175 - 2/56 = 173/56
5. In mixed form: 35/56

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