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Subtract 56/25 from 1/36

1^st number: 1/36, 2^nd number: 2 6/25

1/36 - 56/25 is -1991/900.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   1/36 = 1 × 25/36 × 25 = 25/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   56/25 = 56 × 36/25 × 36 = 2016/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/900 - 2016/900 = 25 - 2016/900 = -1991/900

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