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Subtract 2/56 from 15/70

15/70 - 2/56 is 5/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   15/70 = 15 × 4/70 × 4 = 60/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/280 - 10/280 = 60 - 10/280 = 50/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/28

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