Answers

Subtract 50/30 from 14/56

1^st number: 14/56, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

14/56 - 50/30 is -17/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   14/56 = 14 × 15/56 × 15 = 210/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   50/30 = 50 × 28/30 × 28 = 1400/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/840 - 1400/840 = 210 - 1400/840 = -1190/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/12

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