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Subtract 50/35 from 56/32

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

56/32 - 50/35 is 9/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   56/32 = 56 × 35/32 × 35 = 1960/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
   50/35 = 50 × 32/35 × 32 = 1600/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/1120 - 1600/1120 = 1960 - 1600/1120 = 360/1120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/28

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