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Subtract 9/16 from 56/25

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 9/16

56/25 - 9/16 is 671/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   56/25 = 56 × 16/25 × 16 = 896/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   9/16 = 9 × 25/16 × 25 = 225/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/400 - 225/400 = 896 - 225/400 = 671/400
5. In mixed form: 1271/400

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