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Subtract 4/63 from 56/50

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 4/63

56/50 - 4/63 is 1664/1575.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   56/50 = 56 × 63/50 × 63 = 3528/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   4/63 = 4 × 50/63 × 50 = 200/3150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/3150 - 200/3150 = 3528 - 200/3150 = 3328/3150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1664/1575
6. In mixed form: 189/1575

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