Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 56/9

1^st number: 6 2/9, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

56/9 - 50/25 is 38/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   56/9 = 56 × 25/9 × 25 = 1400/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   50/25 = 50 × 9/25 × 9 = 450/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/225 - 450/225 = 1400 - 450/225 = 950/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/9
6. In mixed form: 42/9

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