Answers

Subtract 60/50 from 56/18

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

56/18 - 60/50 is 86/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   56/18 = 56 × 25/18 × 25 = 1400/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   60/50 = 60 × 9/50 × 9 = 540/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/450 - 540/450 = 1400 - 540/450 = 860/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/45
6. In mixed form: 141/45

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