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Subtract 4/10 from 84/56

1^st number: 1 28/56, 2^nd number: 4/10

84/56 - 4/10 is 11/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   84/56 = 84 × 5/56 × 5 = 420/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   4/10 = 4 × 28/10 × 28 = 112/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/280 - 112/280 = 420 - 112/280 = 308/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/10
6. In mixed form: 11/10

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