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Subtract 7/10 from 75/56

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 7/10

75/56 - 7/10 is 179/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   75/56 = 75 × 5/56 × 5 = 375/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   7/10 = 7 × 28/10 × 28 = 196/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/280 - 196/280 = 375 - 196/280 = 179/280

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