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Subtract 36/25 from 56/3

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 11/25

56/3 - 36/25 is 1292/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
   56/3 = 56 × 25/3 × 25 = 1400/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   36/25 = 36 × 3/25 × 3 = 108/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/75 - 108/75 = 1400 - 108/75 = 1292/75
5. In mixed form: 1717/75

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