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Subtract 56/10 from 7/56

1st number: 7/56, 2nd number: 5 6/10

7/56 - 56/10 is -219/40.

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,
    7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    56/10 = 56 × 28/10 × 28 = 1568/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/280 - 1568/280 = 35 - 1568/280 = -1533/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -219/40

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