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Subtract 56/25 from 1/63

1^st number: 1/63, 2^nd number: 2 6/25

1/63 - 56/25 is -3503/1575.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 25 is 1575
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
   1/63 = 1 × 25/63 × 25 = 25/1575
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
   56/25 = 56 × 63/25 × 63 = 3528/1575
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/1575 - 3528/1575 = 25 - 3528/1575 = -3503/1575

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