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Subtract 25/4 from 56/30

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 6 1/4

56/30 - 25/4 is -263/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   56/30 = 56 × 2/30 × 2 = 112/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   25/4 = 25 × 15/4 × 15 = 375/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/60 - 375/60 = 112 - 375/60 = -263/60

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