Answers

Subtract 14/50 from 56/8

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 14/50

56/8 - 14/50 is 168/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   56/8 = 56 × 25/8 × 25 = 1400/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   14/50 = 14 × 4/50 × 4 = 56/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/200 - 56/200 = 1400 - 56/200 = 1344/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 168/25
6. In mixed form: 618/25

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