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Subtract 10/72 from 6/56

6/56 - 10/72 is -2/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   6/56 = 6 × 9/56 × 9 = 54/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   10/72 = 10 × 7/72 × 7 = 70/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/504 - 70/504 = 54 - 70/504 = -16/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/63

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