Answers

Subtract 70/56 from 6/10

1^st number: 6/10, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

6/10 - 70/56 is -13/20.

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,
   6/10 = 6 × 28/10 × 28 = 168/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   70/56 = 70 × 5/56 × 5 = 350/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/280 - 350/280 = 168 - 350/280 = -182/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/20

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