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Subtract 56/25 from 5/56

1^st number: 5/56, 2^nd number: 2 6/25

5/56 - 56/25 is -3011/1400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   5/56 = 5 × 25/56 × 25 = 125/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   56/25 = 56 × 56/25 × 56 = 3136/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/1400 - 3136/1400 = 125 - 3136/1400 = -3011/1400

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