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Subtract 14/10 from 54/56

1^st number: 54/56, 2^nd number: 1 4/10

54/56 - 14/10 is -61/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   54/56 = 54 × 5/56 × 5 = 270/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   14/10 = 14 × 28/10 × 28 = 392/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/280 - 392/280 = 270 - 392/280 = -122/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/140

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