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Subtract 50/80 from 4/56

4/56 - 50/80 is -31/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   4/56 = 4 × 10/56 × 10 = 40/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   50/80 = 50 × 7/80 × 7 = 350/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/560 - 350/560 = 40 - 350/560 = -310/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/56

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