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Subtract 8/56 from 50/60

50/60 - 8/56 is 29/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   50/60 = 50 × 14/60 × 14 = 700/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   8/56 = 8 × 15/56 × 15 = 120/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/840 - 120/840 = 700 - 120/840 = 580/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/42

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