Answers

Subtract 25/10 from 75/56

1^st number: 1 19/56, 2^nd number: 2 5/10

75/56 - 25/10 is -65/56.

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,
   75/56 = 75 × 5/56 × 5 = 375/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   25/10 = 25 × 28/10 × 28 = 700/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/280 - 700/280 = 375 - 700/280 = -325/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/56

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