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Subtract 50/49 from 10/56

1^st number: 10/56, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

10/56 - 50/49 is -165/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   10/56 = 10 × 7/56 × 7 = 70/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   50/49 = 50 × 8/49 × 8 = 400/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/392 - 400/392 = 70 - 400/392 = -330/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -165/196

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