Answers

Subtract 42/56 from 50/18

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 42/56

50/18 - 42/56 is 73/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   50/18 = 50 × 28/18 × 28 = 1400/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/504 - 378/504 = 1400 - 378/504 = 1022/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/36
6. In mixed form: 21/36

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