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Subtract 25/56 from 70/30

1^st number: 2 10/30, 2^nd number: 25/56

70/30 - 25/56 is 317/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   70/30 = 70 × 28/30 × 28 = 1960/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   25/56 = 25 × 15/56 × 15 = 375/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/840 - 375/840 = 1960 - 375/840 = 1585/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 317/168
6. In mixed form: 1149/168

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