Answers

Subtract 35/30 from 50/56

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

50/56 - 35/30 is -23/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   50/56 = 50 × 15/56 × 15 = 750/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   35/30 = 35 × 28/30 × 28 = 980/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/840 - 980/840 = 750 - 980/840 = -230/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/84

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