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Subtract 25/16 from 2/56

1^st number: 2/56, 2^nd number: 1 9/16

2/56 - 25/16 is -171/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   2/56 = 2 × 2/56 × 2 = 4/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   25/16 = 25 × 7/16 × 7 = 175/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/112 - 175/112 = 4 - 175/112 = -171/112

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