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Subtract 50/5 from 12/56

1st number: 12/56, 2nd number: 10 0/5

12/56 - 50/5 is -137/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 5 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    50/5 = 50 × 56/5 × 56 = 2800/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/280 - 2800/280 = 60 - 2800/280 = -2740/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/14

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