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Subtract 56/98 from 5/50

5/50 - 56/98 is -33/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   5/50 = 5 × 49/50 × 49 = 245/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
   56/98 = 56 × 25/98 × 25 = 1400/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/2450 - 1400/2450 = 245 - 1400/2450 = -1155/2450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/70

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