Answers

Subtract 56/10 from 15/50

1^st number: 15/50, 2^nd number: 5 6/10

15/50 - 56/10 is -53/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 10 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   15/50 = 15 × 1/50 × 1 = 15/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   56/10 = 56 × 5/10 × 5 = 280/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   15/50 - 280/50 = 15 - 280/50 = -265/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/10

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