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Subtract 10/27 from 70/56

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 10/27

70/56 - 10/27 is 95/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   70/56 = 70 × 27/56 × 27 = 1890/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   10/27 = 10 × 56/27 × 56 = 560/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/1512 - 560/1512 = 1890 - 560/1512 = 1330/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/108

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