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Subtract 7/56 from 50/8

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 7/56

50/8 - 7/56 is 49/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   50/8 = 50 × 7/8 × 7 = 350/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   7/56 = 7 × 1/56 × 1 = 7/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/56 - 7/56 = 350 - 7/56 = 343/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/8
6. In mixed form: 61/8

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