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Subtract 56/50 from 3/8

1^st number: 3/8, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

3/8 - 56/50 is -149/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   3/8 = 3 × 25/8 × 25 = 75/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   56/50 = 56 × 4/50 × 4 = 224/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/200 - 224/200 = 75 - 224/200 = -149/200

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