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Subtract 4/56 from 50/63

50/63 - 4/56 is 13/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   50/63 = 50 × 8/63 × 8 = 400/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   4/56 = 4 × 9/56 × 9 = 36/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/504 - 36/504 = 400 - 36/504 = 364/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/18

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