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Subtract 56/72 from 36/25

1^st number: 1 11/25, 2^nd number: 56/72

36/25 - 56/72 is 149/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   36/25 = 36 × 72/25 × 72 = 2592/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   56/72 = 56 × 25/72 × 25 = 1400/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2592/1800 - 1400/1800 = 2592 - 1400/1800 = 1192/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/225

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