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Subtract 9/56 from 25/54

25/54 - 9/56 is 457/1512.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   25/54 = 25 × 28/54 × 28 = 700/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   9/56 = 9 × 27/56 × 27 = 243/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/1512 - 243/1512 = 700 - 243/1512 = 457/1512

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