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Subtract 25/20 from 56/90

1^st number: 56/90, 2^nd number: 1 5/20

56/90 - 25/20 is -113/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   56/90 = 56 × 2/90 × 2 = 112/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   112/180 - 225/180 = 112 - 225/180 = -113/180

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