Answers

Subtract 25/18 from 49/56

1^st number: 49/56, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

49/56 - 25/18 is -37/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   49/56 = 49 × 9/56 × 9 = 441/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   25/18 = 25 × 28/18 × 28 = 700/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/504 - 700/504 = 441 - 700/504 = -259/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/72

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