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Subtract 25/50 from 3/56

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

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   3/56 = 3 × 25/56 × 25 = 75/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   25/50 = 25 × 28/50 × 28 = 700/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/1400 - 700/1400 = 75 - 700/1400 = -625/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/56

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