Answers

Subtract 75/10 from 15/56

1^st number: 15/56, 2^nd number: 7 5/10

15/56 - 75/10 is -405/56.

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,
   15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   75/10 = 75 × 28/10 × 28 = 2100/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/280 - 2100/280 = 75 - 2100/280 = -2025/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -405/56

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