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Subtract 5/12 from 50/56

50/56 - 5/12 is 10/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 12 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
    5/12 = 5 × 14/12 × 14 = 70/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/168 - 70/168 = 150 - 70/168 = 80/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/21

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