Answers

Subtract 64/10 from 14/56

1^st number: 14/56, 2^nd number: 6 4/10

14/56 - 64/10 is -123/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   64/10 = 64 × 28/10 × 28 = 1792/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/280 - 1792/280 = 70 - 1792/280 = -1722/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/20

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