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Subtract 21/56 from 50/36

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 21/56

50/36 - 21/56 is 73/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   50/36 = 50 × 14/36 × 14 = 700/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   21/56 = 21 × 9/56 × 9 = 189/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/504 - 189/504 = 700 - 189/504 = 511/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/72
6. In mixed form: 11/72

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