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Subtract 63/56 from 24/50

1^st number: 24/50, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

24/50 - 63/56 is -129/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   24/50 = 24 × 28/50 × 28 = 672/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   63/56 = 63 × 25/56 × 25 = 1575/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/1400 - 1575/1400 = 672 - 1575/1400 = -903/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -129/200

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