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Subtract 75/56 from 7/10

1^st number: 7/10, 2^nd number: 1 19/56

7/10 - 75/56 is -179/280.

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,
   7/10 = 7 × 28/10 × 28 = 196/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   75/56 = 75 × 5/56 × 5 = 375/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/280 - 375/280 = 196 - 375/280 = -179/280

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