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Subtract 3/18 from 50/56

50/56 - 3/18 is 61/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   3/18 = 3 × 28/18 × 28 = 84/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/504 - 84/504 = 450 - 84/504 = 366/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/84

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