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Subtract 50/8 from 25/7

1^st number: 3 4/7, 2^nd number: 6 2/8

25/7 - 50/8 is -75/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   25/7 = 25 × 8/7 × 8 = 200/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   50/8 = 50 × 7/8 × 7 = 350/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/56 - 350/56 = 200 - 350/56 = -150/56
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -75/28

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