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Subtract 7/56 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 7/56

50/10 - 7/56 is 39/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   50/10 = 50 × 28/10 × 28 = 1400/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/280 - 35/280 = 1400 - 35/280 = 1365/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/8
6. In mixed form: 47/8

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