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Subtract 10/54 from 5/56

5/56 - 10/54 is -145/1512.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   5/56 = 5 × 27/56 × 27 = 135/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   10/54 = 10 × 28/54 × 28 = 280/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/1512 - 280/1512 = 135 - 280/1512 = -145/1512

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