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Subtract 56/25 from 2/21

1^st number: 2/21, 2^nd number: 2 6/25

2/21 - 56/25 is -1126/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 25 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   2/21 = 2 × 25/21 × 25 = 50/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
   56/25 = 56 × 21/25 × 21 = 1176/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/525 - 1176/525 = 50 - 1176/525 = -1126/525

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