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Subtract 12/63 from 56/25

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 12/63

56/25 - 12/63 is 1076/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
   56/25 = 56 × 63/25 × 63 = 3528/1575
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
   12/63 = 12 × 25/63 × 25 = 300/1575
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/1575 - 300/1575 = 3528 - 300/1575 = 3228/1575
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1076/525
6. In mixed form: 226/525

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