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Subtract 10/56 from 60/6

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

60/6 - 10/56 is 275/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    60/6 = 60 × 28/6 × 28 = 1680/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1680/168 - 30/168 = 1680 - 30/168 = 1650/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 275/28
  6. In mixed form: 923/28

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