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Subtract 10/50 from 42/56

42/56 - 10/50 is 11/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   42/56 = 42 × 25/56 × 25 = 1050/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   10/50 = 10 × 28/50 × 28 = 280/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/1400 - 280/1400 = 1050 - 280/1400 = 770/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/20

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