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Subtract 5/21 from 56/25

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 5/21

56/25 - 5/21 is 1051/525.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
   56/25 = 56 × 21/25 × 21 = 1176/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   5/21 = 5 × 25/21 × 25 = 125/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1176/525 - 125/525 = 1176 - 125/525 = 1051/525
5. In mixed form: 21/525

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