Answers

Subtract 70/15 from 56/10

1^st number: 5 6/10, 2^nd number: 4 10/15

56/10 - 70/15 is 14/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 15 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   56/10 = 56 × 3/10 × 3 = 168/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   70/15 = 70 × 2/15 × 2 = 140/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/30 - 140/30 = 168 - 140/30 = 28/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/15

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