Answers

Subtract 56/50 from 1/25

1^st number: 1/25, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

1/25 - 56/50 is -27/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   1/25 = 1 × 2/25 × 2 = 2/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   56/50 = 56 × 1/50 × 1 = 56/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/50 - 56/50 = 2 - 56/50 = -54/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/25

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