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Subtract 27/50 from 56/10

1^st number: 5 6/10, 2^nd number: 27/50

56/10 - 27/50 is 253/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   56/10 = 56 × 5/10 × 5 = 280/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   27/50 = 27 × 1/50 × 1 = 27/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/50 - 27/50 = 280 - 27/50 = 253/50
5. In mixed form: 53/50

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