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Subtract 10/25 from 56/36

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 10/25

56/36 - 10/25 is 52/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   56/36 = 56 × 25/36 × 25 = 1400/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   10/25 = 10 × 36/25 × 36 = 360/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/900 - 360/900 = 1400 - 360/900 = 1040/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/45
6. In mixed form: 17/45

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