Answers

Subtract 84/80 from 10/56

1^st number: 10/56, 2^nd number: 1 4/80

10/56 - 84/80 is -61/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   10/56 = 10 × 10/56 × 10 = 100/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   84/80 = 84 × 7/80 × 7 = 588/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/560 - 588/560 = 100 - 588/560 = -488/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/70

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