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Subtract 10/6 from 5/56

1st number: 5/56, 2nd number: 1 4/6

5/56 - 10/6 is -265/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 6 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    10/6 = 10 × 28/6 × 28 = 280/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    15/168 - 280/168 = 15 - 280/168 = -265/168

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