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Subtract 10/7 from 1/5

1^st number: 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

1/5 - 10/7 is -43/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   1/5 = 1 × 7/5 × 7 = 7/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   10/7 = 10 × 5/7 × 5 = 50/35
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   7/35 - 50/35 = 7 - 50/35 = -43/35

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