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Subtract 2/63 from 56/25

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

56/25 - 2/63 is 3478/1575.

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,
   2/63 = 2 × 25/63 × 25 = 50/1575
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/1575 - 50/1575 = 3528 - 50/1575 = 3478/1575
5. In mixed form: 2328/1575

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