Subtract 5/50 from 56/7, Solve 8 0/7

Subtract 5/50 from 56/7

1^st number: 8 0/7, 2^nd number: 5/50

56/7 - 5/50 is 79/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
56/7 = 56 × 50/7 × 50 = 2800/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/350 - 35/350 = 2800 - 35/350 = 2765/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/10
In mixed form: 79/10

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