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Subtract 56/25 from 3/50

1^st number: 3/50, 2^nd number: 2 6/25

3/50 - 56/25 is -109/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 25 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   3/50 = 3 × 1/50 × 1 = 3/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   56/25 = 56 × 2/25 × 2 = 112/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/50 - 112/50 = 3 - 112/50 = -109/50

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