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Subtract 54/56 from 50/12

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 54/56

50/12 - 54/56 is 269/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
   50/12 = 50 × 14/12 × 14 = 700/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/168 - 162/168 = 700 - 162/168 = 538/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 269/84
6. In mixed form: 317/84

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