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Subtract 54/50 from 7/56

1^st number: 7/56, 2^nd number: 1 4/50

7/56 - 54/50 is -191/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   7/56 = 7 × 25/56 × 25 = 175/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   54/50 = 54 × 28/50 × 28 = 1512/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/1400 - 1512/1400 = 175 - 1512/1400 = -1337/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/200

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