Answers

Subtract 50/8 from 56/48

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 6 2/8

56/48 - 50/8 is -61/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 8 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   56/48 = 56 × 1/48 × 1 = 56/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   50/8 = 50 × 6/8 × 6 = 300/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/48 - 300/48 = 56 - 300/48 = -244/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/12

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