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Subtract 9/56 from 50/80

50/80 - 9/56 is 13/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 56 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   50/80 = 50 × 7/80 × 7 = 350/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   9/56 = 9 × 10/56 × 10 = 90/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/560 - 90/560 = 350 - 90/560 = 260/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/28

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