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Subtract 20/10 from 49/56

1^st number: 49/56, 2^nd number: 2 0/10

49/56 - 20/10 is -9/8.

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,
   49/56 = 49 × 5/56 × 5 = 245/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   20/10 = 20 × 28/10 × 28 = 560/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/280 - 560/280 = 245 - 560/280 = -315/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/8

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