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Subtract 81/56 from 84/10

1^st number: 8 4/10, 2^nd number: 1 25/56

84/10 - 81/56 is 1947/280.

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,
   84/10 = 84 × 28/10 × 28 = 2352/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   81/56 = 81 × 5/56 × 5 = 405/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2352/280 - 405/280 = 2352 - 405/280 = 1947/280
5. In mixed form: 6267/280

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