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Subtract 50/56 from 60/5

1^st number: 12 0/5, 2^nd number: 50/56

60/5 - 50/56 is 311/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   60/5 = 60 × 56/5 × 56 = 3360/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3360/280 - 250/280 = 3360 - 250/280 = 3110/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/28
6. In mixed form: 113/28

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