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Subtract 63/72 from 56/25

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 63/72

56/25 - 63/72 is 273/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   56/25 = 56 × 72/25 × 72 = 4032/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   63/72 = 63 × 25/72 × 25 = 1575/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4032/1800 - 1575/1800 = 4032 - 1575/1800 = 2457/1800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 273/200
6. In mixed form: 173/200

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