Answers

Subtract 8/56 from 50/35

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 8/56

50/35 - 8/56 is 9/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   50/35 = 50 × 8/35 × 8 = 400/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/280 - 40/280 = 400 - 40/280 = 360/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
6. In mixed form: 12/7

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