Answers

Subtract 50/28 from 56/18

1^st number: 3 2/18, 2^nd number: 1 22/28

56/18 - 50/28 is 167/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 28 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   56/18 = 56 × 14/18 × 14 = 784/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   50/28 = 50 × 9/28 × 9 = 450/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   784/252 - 450/252 = 784 - 450/252 = 334/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/126
6. In mixed form: 141/126

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