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Subtract 56/16 from 8/10

1^st number: 8/10, 2^nd number: 3 8/16

8/10 - 56/16 is -27/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   8/10 = 8 × 8/10 × 8 = 64/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   56/16 = 56 × 5/16 × 5 = 280/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/80 - 280/80 = 64 - 280/80 = -216/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/10

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