Answers

Subtract 75/56 from 50/15

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 1 19/56

50/15 - 75/56 is 335/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   50/15 = 50 × 56/15 × 56 = 2800/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   75/56 = 75 × 15/56 × 15 = 1125/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2800/840 - 1125/840 = 2800 - 1125/840 = 1675/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 335/168
6. In mixed form: 1167/168

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