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Subtract 50/60 from 30/56

30/56 - 50/60 is -25/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 60 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   30/56 = 30 × 15/56 × 15 = 450/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   50/60 = 50 × 14/60 × 14 = 700/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/840 - 700/840 = 450 - 700/840 = -250/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/84

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