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Subtract 15/56 from 70/50

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 15/56

70/50 - 15/56 is 317/280.

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,
   70/50 = 70 × 28/50 × 28 = 1960/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   15/56 = 15 × 25/56 × 25 = 375/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/1400 - 375/1400 = 1960 - 375/1400 = 1585/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 317/280
6. In mixed form: 137/280

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