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Subtract 70/56 from 18/25

1^st number: 18/25, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

18/25 - 70/56 is -53/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   18/25 = 18 × 56/25 × 56 = 1008/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   70/56 = 70 × 25/56 × 25 = 1750/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/1400 - 1750/1400 = 1008 - 1750/1400 = -742/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/100

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