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Subtract 35/28 from 10/56

1^st number: 10/56, 2^nd number: 1 7/28

10/56 - 35/28 is -15/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 28 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 28 × 2 = 56,
   35/28 = 35 × 2/28 × 2 = 70/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/56 - 70/56 = 10 - 70/56 = -60/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/14

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