Answers

Subtract 84/50 from 48/56

1^st number: 48/56, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

48/56 - 84/50 is -144/175.

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,
   48/56 = 48 × 25/56 × 25 = 1200/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   84/50 = 84 × 28/50 × 28 = 2352/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/1400 - 2352/1400 = 1200 - 2352/1400 = -1152/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -144/175

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