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Subtract 49/56 from 70/10

1^st number: 7 0/10, 2^nd number: 49/56

70/10 - 49/56 is 49/8.

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,
   70/10 = 70 × 28/10 × 28 = 1960/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   49/56 = 49 × 5/56 × 5 = 245/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/280 - 245/280 = 1960 - 245/280 = 1715/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/8
6. In mixed form: 61/8

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