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Subtract 9/16 from 10/56

10/56 - 9/16 is -43/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   10/56 = 10 × 2/56 × 2 = 20/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   9/16 = 9 × 7/16 × 7 = 63/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/112 - 63/112 = 20 - 63/112 = -43/112

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