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Subtract 54/56 from 28/5

1^st number: 5 3/5, 2^nd number: 54/56

28/5 - 54/56 is 649/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   28/5 = 28 × 56/5 × 56 = 1568/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   54/56 = 54 × 5/56 × 5 = 270/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/280 - 270/280 = 1568 - 270/280 = 1298/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 649/140
6. In mixed form: 489/140

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