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Subtract 10/54 from 56/40

1^st number: 1 16/40, 2^nd number: 10/54

56/40 - 10/54 is 164/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 54 is 1080
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   56/40 = 56 × 27/40 × 27 = 1512/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
   10/54 = 10 × 20/54 × 20 = 200/1080
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/1080 - 200/1080 = 1512 - 200/1080 = 1312/1080
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 164/135
6. In mixed form: 129/135

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