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Subtract 5/28 from 16/10

1^st number: 1 6/10, 2^nd number: 5/28

16/10 - 5/28 is 199/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
   16/10 = 16 × 14/10 × 14 = 224/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/140 - 25/140 = 224 - 25/140 = 199/140
5. In mixed form: 159/140

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