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Subtract 3/56 from 7/50

7/50 - 3/56 is 121/1400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   7/50 = 7 × 28/50 × 28 = 196/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   3/56 = 3 × 25/56 × 25 = 75/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/1400 - 75/1400 = 196 - 75/1400 = 121/1400

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