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Subtract 56/25 from 7/12

1^st number: 7/12, 2^nd number: 2 6/25

7/12 - 56/25 is -497/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   7/12 = 7 × 25/12 × 25 = 175/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   56/25 = 56 × 12/25 × 12 = 672/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/300 - 672/300 = 175 - 672/300 = -497/300

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