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Subtract 9/56 from 16/10

1^st number: 1 6/10, 2^nd number: 9/56

16/10 - 9/56 is 403/280.

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,
   9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/280 - 45/280 = 448 - 45/280 = 403/280
5. In mixed form: 1123/280

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