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Subtract 5/56 from 10/4

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 5/56

10/4 - 5/56 is 135/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
   10/4 = 10 × 14/4 × 14 = 140/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   5/56 = 5 × 1/56 × 1 = 5/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/56 - 5/56 = 140 - 5/56 = 135/56
5. In mixed form: 223/56

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