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Subtract 45/24 from 10/56

1^st number: 10/56, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

10/56 - 45/24 is -95/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   45/24 = 45 × 7/24 × 7 = 315/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/168 - 315/168 = 30 - 315/168 = -285/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/56

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