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Subtract 45/56 from 56/10

1^st number: 5 6/10, 2^nd number: 45/56

56/10 - 45/56 is 1343/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   56/10 = 56 × 28/10 × 28 = 1568/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/280 - 225/280 = 1568 - 225/280 = 1343/280
5. In mixed form: 4223/280

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