Answers

Subtract 50/10 from 4/56

1^st number: 4/56, 2^nd number: 5 0/10

4/56 - 50/10 is -69/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   50/10 = 50 × 28/10 × 28 = 1400/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/280 - 1400/280 = 20 - 1400/280 = -1380/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -69/14

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