Answers

Subtract 50/90 from 56/6

1^st number: 9 2/6, 2^nd number: 50/90

56/6 - 50/90 is 79/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   56/6 = 56 × 15/6 × 15 = 840/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/90 - 50/90 = 840 - 50/90 = 790/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/9
6. In mixed form: 87/9

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