Answers

Subtract 80/56 from 50/72

1^st number: 50/72, 2^nd number: 1 24/56

50/72 - 80/56 is -185/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   80/56 = 80 × 9/56 × 9 = 720/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/504 - 720/504 = 350 - 720/504 = -370/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -185/252

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