Answers

Subtract 50/56 from 90/30

1^st number: 3 0/30, 2^nd number: 50/56

90/30 - 50/56 is 59/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   90/30 = 90 × 28/30 × 28 = 2520/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   50/56 = 50 × 15/56 × 15 = 750/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/840 - 750/840 = 2520 - 750/840 = 1770/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/28
6. In mixed form: 23/28

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