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Subtract 8/56 from 16/10

1^st number: 1 6/10, 2^nd number: 8/56

16/10 - 8/56 is 51/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   16/10 = 16 × 28/10 × 28 = 448/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/280 - 40/280 = 448 - 40/280 = 408/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/35
6. In mixed form: 116/35

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