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Subtract 25/8 from 56/72

1^st number: 56/72, 2^nd number: 3 1/8

56/72 - 25/8 is -169/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   56/72 = 56 × 1/72 × 1 = 56/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   25/8 = 25 × 9/8 × 9 = 225/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/72 - 225/72 = 56 - 225/72 = -169/72

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