Answers

Subtract 25/96 from 56/3

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 25/96

56/3 - 25/96 is 589/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
   56/3 = 56 × 32/3 × 32 = 1792/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   25/96 = 25 × 1/96 × 1 = 25/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1792/96 - 25/96 = 1792 - 25/96 = 1767/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 589/32
6. In mixed form: 1813/32

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