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Subtract 35/56 from 50/30

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 35/56

50/30 - 35/56 is 25/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   50/30 = 50 × 28/30 × 28 = 1400/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   35/56 = 35 × 15/56 × 15 = 525/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/840 - 525/840 = 1400 - 525/840 = 875/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/24
6. In mixed form: 11/24

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