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Subtract 15/56 from 72/10

1^st number: 7 2/10, 2^nd number: 15/56

72/10 - 15/56 is 1941/280.

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,
   72/10 = 72 × 28/10 × 28 = 2016/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   15/56 = 15 × 5/56 × 5 = 75/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/280 - 75/280 = 2016 - 75/280 = 1941/280
5. In mixed form: 6261/280

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