Answers

Subtract 4/56 from 50/45

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 4/56

50/45 - 4/56 is 131/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   50/45 = 50 × 56/45 × 56 = 2800/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   4/56 = 4 × 45/56 × 45 = 180/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2800/2520 - 180/2520 = 2800 - 180/2520 = 2620/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/126
6. In mixed form: 15/126

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