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Subtract 14/28 from 60/10

1^st number: 6 0/10, 2^nd number: 14/28

60/10 - 14/28 is 11/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
   60/10 = 60 × 14/10 × 14 = 840/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/140 - 70/140 = 840 - 70/140 = 770/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
6. In mixed form: 51/2

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