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Subtract 1/30 from 25/56

25/56 - 1/30 is 347/840.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   25/56 = 25 × 15/56 × 15 = 375/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   1/30 = 1 × 28/30 × 28 = 28/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/840 - 28/840 = 375 - 28/840 = 347/840

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