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Subtract 10/18 from 10/56

10/56 - 10/18 is -95/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   10/56 = 10 × 9/56 × 9 = 90/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   10/18 = 10 × 28/18 × 28 = 280/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/504 - 280/504 = 90 - 280/504 = -190/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/252

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