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Subtract 56/75 from 25/9

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 56/75

25/9 - 56/75 is 457/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   25/9 = 25 × 25/9 × 25 = 625/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   56/75 = 56 × 3/75 × 3 = 168/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   625/225 - 168/225 = 625 - 168/225 = 457/225
5. In mixed form: 27/225

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