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Subtract 63/80 from 56/10

1^st number: 5 6/10, 2^nd number: 63/80

56/10 - 63/80 is 77/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   56/10 = 56 × 8/10 × 8 = 448/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   63/80 = 63 × 1/80 × 1 = 63/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/80 - 63/80 = 448 - 63/80 = 385/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/16
6. In mixed form: 413/16

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