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Subtract 56/84 from 10/15

10/15 - 56/84 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
   10/15 = 10 × 28/15 × 28 = 280/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   56/84 = 56 × 5/84 × 5 = 280/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/420 - 280/420 = 280 - 280/420 = 0/420
5. The answer is 0

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