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Subtract 63/56 from 56/25

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

56/25 - 63/56 is 223/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   56/25 = 56 × 56/25 × 56 = 3136/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   63/56 = 63 × 25/56 × 25 = 1575/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/1400 - 1575/1400 = 3136 - 1575/1400 = 1561/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/200
6. In mixed form: 123/200

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