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Subtract 63/96 from 56/25

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 63/96

56/25 - 63/96 is 1267/800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
   56/25 = 56 × 96/25 × 96 = 5376/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   63/96 = 63 × 25/96 × 25 = 1575/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5376/2400 - 1575/2400 = 5376 - 1575/2400 = 3801/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1267/800
6. In mixed form: 1467/800

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