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Subtract 4/56 from 50/20

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 4/56

50/20 - 4/56 is 17/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   50/20 = 50 × 14/20 × 14 = 700/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/280 - 20/280 = 700 - 20/280 = 680/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/7
6. In mixed form: 23/7

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