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Subtract 50/56 from 6/49

6/49 - 50/56 is -151/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   6/49 = 6 × 8/49 × 8 = 48/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   50/56 = 50 × 7/56 × 7 = 350/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/392 - 350/392 = 48 - 350/392 = -302/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/196

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