Answers

Subtract 35/45 from 50/56

50/56 - 35/45 is 29/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   50/56 = 50 × 45/56 × 45 = 2250/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   35/45 = 35 × 56/45 × 56 = 1960/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2250/2520 - 1960/2520 = 2250 - 1960/2520 = 290/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/252

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