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Subtract 35/56 from 50/70

50/70 - 35/56 is 5/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   50/70 = 50 × 4/70 × 4 = 200/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/280 - 175/280 = 200 - 175/280 = 25/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/56

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