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Subtract 50/56 from 30/5

1^st number: 6 0/5, 2^nd number: 50/56

30/5 - 50/56 is 143/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   30/5 = 30 × 56/5 × 56 = 1680/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/280 - 250/280 = 1680 - 250/280 = 1430/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/28
6. In mixed form: 53/28

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