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Subtract 56/50 from 1/18

1^st number: 1/18, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

1/18 - 56/50 is -479/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   1/18 = 1 × 25/18 × 25 = 25/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   56/50 = 56 × 9/50 × 9 = 504/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/450 - 504/450 = 25 - 504/450 = -479/450

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