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Subtract 16/56 from 50/4

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 16/56

50/4 - 16/56 is 171/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
    50/4 = 50 × 14/4 × 14 = 700/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    16/56 = 16 × 1/56 × 1 = 16/56
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    700/56 - 16/56 = 700 - 16/56 = 684/56
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/14
  6. In mixed form: 123/14

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