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Subtract 56/25 from 7/30

1^st number: 7/30, 2^nd number: 2 6/25

7/30 - 56/25 is -301/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   56/25 = 56 × 6/25 × 6 = 336/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/150 - 336/150 = 35 - 336/150 = -301/150

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