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Subtract 40/56 from 60/10

1^st number: 6 0/10, 2^nd number: 40/56

60/10 - 40/56 is 37/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   60/10 = 60 × 28/10 × 28 = 1680/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/280 - 200/280 = 1680 - 200/280 = 1480/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/7
6. In mixed form: 52/7

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