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Subtract 50/16 from 14/56

1^st number: 14/56, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

14/56 - 50/16 is -23/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   14/56 = 14 × 2/56 × 2 = 28/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   50/16 = 50 × 7/16 × 7 = 350/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/112 - 350/112 = 28 - 350/112 = -322/112
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/8

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