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Subtract 25/56 from 56/3

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 25/56

56/3 - 25/56 is 3061/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
   56/3 = 56 × 56/3 × 56 = 3136/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   25/56 = 25 × 3/56 × 3 = 75/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3136/168 - 75/168 = 3136 - 75/168 = 3061/168
5. In mixed form: 1837/168

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