Answers

Subtract 50/36 from 25/56

1^st number: 25/56, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

25/56 - 50/36 is -475/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 36 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   25/56 = 25 × 9/56 × 9 = 225/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
   50/36 = 50 × 14/36 × 14 = 700/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/504 - 700/504 = 225 - 700/504 = -475/504

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