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Subtract 9/10 from 63/56

1^st number: 1 7/56, 2^nd number: 9/10

63/56 - 9/10 is 9/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   63/56 = 63 × 5/56 × 5 = 315/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   9/10 = 9 × 28/10 × 28 = 252/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/280 - 252/280 = 315 - 252/280 = 63/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/40

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