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Subtract 3/98 from 50/56

50/56 - 3/98 is 169/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   50/56 = 50 × 7/56 × 7 = 350/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
   3/98 = 3 × 4/98 × 4 = 12/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/392 - 12/392 = 350 - 12/392 = 338/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/196

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