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Subtract 7/63 from 56/50

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 7/63

56/50 - 7/63 is 227/225.

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,
   7/63 = 7 × 50/63 × 50 = 350/3150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3528/3150 - 350/3150 = 3528 - 350/3150 = 3178/3150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/225
6. In mixed form: 12/225

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