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Subtract 49/20 from 50/56

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

50/56 - 49/20 is -109/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 20 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   49/20 = 49 × 14/20 × 14 = 686/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/280 - 686/280 = 250 - 686/280 = -436/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/70

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