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Subtract 4/50 from 84/56

1st number: 1 28/56, 2nd number: 4/50

84/56 - 4/50 is 71/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    84/56 = 84 × 25/56 × 25 = 2100/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    4/50 = 4 × 28/50 × 28 = 112/1400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2100/1400 - 112/1400 = 2100 - 112/1400 = 1988/1400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/50
  6. In mixed form: 121/50

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