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Subtract 25/56 from 7/6

1^st number: 1 1/6, 2^nd number: 25/56

7/6 - 25/56 is 121/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
   7/6 = 7 × 28/6 × 28 = 196/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   25/56 = 25 × 3/56 × 3 = 75/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/168 - 75/168 = 196 - 75/168 = 121/168

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