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Subtract 18/56 from 25/8

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 18/56

25/8 - 18/56 is 157/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   25/8 = 25 × 7/8 × 7 = 175/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   18/56 = 18 × 1/56 × 1 = 18/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/56 - 18/56 = 175 - 18/56 = 157/56
5. In mixed form: 245/56

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