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Subtract 6/50 from 1/56

1/56 - 6/50 is -143/1400.

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,
   1/56 = 1 × 25/56 × 25 = 25/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   6/50 = 6 × 28/50 × 28 = 168/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/1400 - 168/1400 = 25 - 168/1400 = -143/1400

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