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Subtract 14/56 from 28/10

1^st number: 2 8/10, 2^nd number: 14/56

28/10 - 14/56 is 51/20.

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,
   28/10 = 28 × 28/10 × 28 = 784/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/280 - 70/280 = 784 - 70/280 = 714/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/20
6. In mixed form: 211/20

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