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Subtract 56/49 from 7/50

1^st number: 7/50, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

7/50 - 56/49 is -351/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   7/50 = 7 × 49/50 × 49 = 343/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   56/49 = 56 × 50/49 × 50 = 2800/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/2450 - 2800/2450 = 343 - 2800/2450 = -2457/2450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -351/350

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