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Subtract 6/56 from 60/10

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

60/10 - 6/56 is 165/28.

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,
   6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/280 - 30/280 = 1680 - 30/280 = 1650/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 165/28
6. In mixed form: 525/28

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