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Subtract 18/8 from 10/56

1^st number: 10/56, 2^nd number: 2 2/8

10/56 - 18/8 is -29/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   10/56 = 10 × 1/56 × 1 = 10/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   18/8 = 18 × 7/8 × 7 = 126/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/56 - 126/56 = 10 - 126/56 = -116/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/14

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