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Subtract 50/56 from 36/5

1^st number: 7 1/5, 2^nd number: 50/56

36/5 - 50/56 is 883/140.

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,
   36/5 = 36 × 56/5 × 56 = 2016/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/280 - 250/280 = 2016 - 250/280 = 1766/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 883/140
6. In mixed form: 643/140

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