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Subtract 50/72 from 12/56

12/56 - 50/72 is -121/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   12/56 = 12 × 9/56 × 9 = 108/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/504 - 350/504 = 108 - 350/504 = -242/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/252

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