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Subtract 56/21 from 60/10

1^st number: 6 0/10, 2^nd number: 2 14/21

60/10 - 56/21 is 10/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 21 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
   60/10 = 60 × 21/10 × 21 = 1260/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
   56/21 = 56 × 10/21 × 10 = 560/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/210 - 560/210 = 1260 - 560/210 = 700/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
6. In mixed form: 31/3

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