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Subtract 10/60 from 56/90

56/90 - 10/60 is 41/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   56/90 = 56 × 2/90 × 2 = 112/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   10/60 = 10 × 3/60 × 3 = 30/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/180 - 30/180 = 112 - 30/180 = 82/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/90

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