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Subtract 5/70 from 4/56

4/56 - 5/70 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   5/70 = 5 × 4/70 × 4 = 20/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/280 - 20/280 = 20 - 20/280 = 0/280
5. The answer is 0

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