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Subtract 25/84 from 56/81

56/81 - 25/84 is 893/2268.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 84 is 2268
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
   56/81 = 56 × 28/81 × 28 = 1568/2268
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
   25/84 = 25 × 27/84 × 27 = 675/2268
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/2268 - 675/2268 = 1568 - 675/2268 = 893/2268

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