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Subtract 9/56 from 10/7

1^st number: 1 3/7, 2^nd number: 9/56

10/7 - 9/56 is 71/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   10/7 = 10 × 8/7 × 8 = 80/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   9/56 = 9 × 1/56 × 1 = 9/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/56 - 9/56 = 80 - 9/56 = 71/56
5. In mixed form: 115/56

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