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Subtract 10/5 from 8/56

1^st number: 8/56, 2^nd number: 2 0/5

8/56 - 10/5 is -13/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   10/5 = 10 × 56/5 × 56 = 560/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/280 - 560/280 = 40 - 560/280 = -520/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/7

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