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Subtract 5/28 from 56/30

1^st number: 1 26/30, 2^nd number: 5/28

56/30 - 5/28 is 709/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   56/30 = 56 × 14/30 × 14 = 784/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   5/28 = 5 × 15/28 × 15 = 75/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/420 - 75/420 = 784 - 75/420 = 709/420
5. In mixed form: 1289/420

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