Answers

Subtract 42/64 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 42/64

50/10 - 42/64 is 139/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
   50/10 = 50 × 32/10 × 32 = 1600/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   42/64 = 42 × 5/64 × 5 = 210/320
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1600/320 - 210/320 = 1600 - 210/320 = 1390/320
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/32
6. In mixed form: 411/32

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