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Subtract 56/35 from 75/14

1^st number: 5 5/14, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

75/14 - 56/35 is 263/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   75/14 = 75 × 5/14 × 5 = 375/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   56/35 = 56 × 2/35 × 2 = 112/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/70 - 112/70 = 375 - 112/70 = 263/70
5. In mixed form: 353/70

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