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Subtract 3/56 from 72/50

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 3/56

72/50 - 3/56 is 1941/1400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   72/50 = 72 × 28/50 × 28 = 2016/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   3/56 = 3 × 25/56 × 25 = 75/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/1400 - 75/1400 = 2016 - 75/1400 = 1941/1400
5. In mixed form: 1541/1400

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