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Subtract 25/27 from 75/56

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 25/27

75/56 - 25/27 is 625/1512.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   75/56 = 75 × 27/56 × 27 = 2025/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   25/27 = 25 × 56/27 × 56 = 1400/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2025/1512 - 1400/1512 = 2025 - 1400/1512 = 625/1512

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