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Subtract 4/42 from 50/36

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 4/42

50/36 - 4/42 is 163/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 42 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   50/36 = 50 × 7/36 × 7 = 350/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
   4/42 = 4 × 6/42 × 6 = 24/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/252 - 24/252 = 350 - 24/252 = 326/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/126
6. In mixed form: 137/126

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