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Subtract 2/56 from 49/25

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 2/56

49/25 - 2/56 is 1347/700.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   49/25 = 49 × 56/25 × 56 = 2744/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   2/56 = 2 × 25/56 × 25 = 50/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2744/1400 - 50/1400 = 2744 - 50/1400 = 2694/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1347/700
6. In mixed form: 1647/700

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