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Subtract 9/56 from 25/12

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 9/56

25/12 - 9/56 is 323/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
   25/12 = 25 × 14/12 × 14 = 350/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/168 - 27/168 = 350 - 27/168 = 323/168
5. In mixed form: 1155/168

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