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Subtract 56/8 from 8/10

1^st number: 8/10, 2^nd number: 7 0/8

8/10 - 56/8 is -31/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
   8/10 = 8 × 4/10 × 4 = 32/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   56/8 = 56 × 5/8 × 5 = 280/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/40 - 280/40 = 32 - 280/40 = -248/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/5

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