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## Subtract 10/56 from 42/5

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 10/56

42/5 - 10/56 is 1151/140.

#### Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
42/5 = 42 × 56/5 × 56 = 2352/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280
4. Subtract the two fractions:
2352/280 - 50/280 = 2352 - 50/280 = 2302/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1151/140
6. In mixed form: 831/140

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