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Subtract 9/5 from 50/56

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 1 4/5

50/56 - 9/5 is -127/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 5 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 5 × 56 = 280,
   9/5 = 9 × 56/5 × 56 = 504/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/280 - 504/280 = 250 - 504/280 = -254/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/140

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