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Subtract 9/50 from 56/70

56/70 - 9/50 is 31/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   56/70 = 56 × 5/70 × 5 = 280/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   9/50 = 9 × 7/50 × 7 = 63/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/350 - 63/350 = 280 - 63/350 = 217/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/50

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