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Subtract 5/60 from 56/50

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 5/60

56/50 - 5/60 is 311/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   56/50 = 56 × 6/50 × 6 = 336/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   5/60 = 5 × 5/60 × 5 = 25/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/300 - 25/300 = 336 - 25/300 = 311/300
5. In mixed form: 111/300

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