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Subtract 70/60 from 5/56

1^st number: 5/56, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

5/56 - 70/60 is -181/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   5/56 = 5 × 15/56 × 15 = 75/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   70/60 = 70 × 14/60 × 14 = 980/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/840 - 980/840 = 75 - 980/840 = -905/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -181/168

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