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Subtract 25/56 from 14/30

14/30 - 25/56 is 17/840.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   14/30 = 14 × 28/30 × 28 = 392/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   25/56 = 25 × 15/56 × 15 = 375/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/840 - 375/840 = 392 - 375/840 = 17/840

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