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Subtract 10/25 from 8/56

8/56 - 10/25 is -9/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   8/56 = 8 × 25/56 × 25 = 200/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   10/25 = 10 × 56/25 × 56 = 560/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/1400 - 560/1400 = 200 - 560/1400 = -360/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/35

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