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Subtract 25/49 from 56/25

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 25/49

56/25 - 25/49 is 2119/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
   56/25 = 56 × 49/25 × 49 = 2744/1225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
   25/49 = 25 × 25/49 × 25 = 625/1225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2744/1225 - 625/1225 = 2744 - 625/1225 = 2119/1225
5. In mixed form: 1894/1225

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