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Subtract 1/20 from 56/50

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 1/20

56/50 - 1/20 is 107/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 20 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   56/50 = 56 × 2/50 × 2 = 112/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   1/20 = 1 × 5/20 × 5 = 5/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/100 - 5/100 = 112 - 5/100 = 107/100
5. In mixed form: 17/100

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