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Subtract 35/56 from 50/2

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 35/56

50/2 - 35/56 is 195/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 28 = 56,
    50/2 = 50 × 28/2 × 28 = 1400/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    35/56 = 35 × 1/56 × 1 = 35/56
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1400/56 - 35/56 = 1400 - 35/56 = 1365/56
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 195/8
  6. In mixed form: 243/8

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