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Subtract 72/10 from 8/56

1^st number: 8/56, 2^nd number: 7 2/10

8/56 - 72/10 is -247/35.

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,
   8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   72/10 = 72 × 28/10 × 28 = 2016/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/280 - 2016/280 = 40 - 2016/280 = -1976/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -247/35

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