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Subtract 4/56 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 4/56

50/25 - 4/56 is 27/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
   50/25 = 50 × 56/25 × 56 = 2800/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   4/56 = 4 × 25/56 × 25 = 100/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2800/1400 - 100/1400 = 2800 - 100/1400 = 2700/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/14
6. In mixed form: 113/14

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