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Subtract 25/70 from 56/10

1^st number: 5 6/10, 2^nd number: 25/70

56/10 - 25/70 is 367/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   56/10 = 56 × 7/10 × 7 = 392/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   25/70 = 25 × 1/70 × 1 = 25/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/70 - 25/70 = 392 - 25/70 = 367/70
5. In mixed form: 517/70

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