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Subtract 63/56 from 20/10

1^st number: 2 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

20/10 - 63/56 is 7/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   20/10 = 20 × 28/10 × 28 = 560/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/280 - 315/280 = 560 - 315/280 = 245/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8

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