Answers

Subtract 54/16 from 56/10

1^st number: 5 6/10, 2^nd number: 3 6/16

56/10 - 54/16 is 89/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   56/10 = 56 × 8/10 × 8 = 448/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   54/16 = 54 × 5/16 × 5 = 270/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/80 - 270/80 = 448 - 270/80 = 178/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/40
6. In mixed form: 29/40

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