Answers

Subtract 40/56 from 60/50

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 40/56

60/50 - 40/56 is 17/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   60/50 = 60 × 28/50 × 28 = 1680/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   40/56 = 40 × 25/56 × 25 = 1000/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1680/1400 - 1000/1400 = 1680 - 1000/1400 = 680/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/35

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