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Subtract 63/56 from 10/20

1^st number: 10/20, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

10/20 - 63/56 is -5/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   10/20 = 10 × 14/20 × 14 = 140/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/280 - 315/280 = 140 - 315/280 = -175/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/8

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