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Subtract 56/50 from 7/72

1^st number: 7/72, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

7/72 - 56/50 is -1841/1800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   7/72 = 7 × 25/72 × 25 = 175/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   56/50 = 56 × 36/50 × 36 = 2016/1800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/1800 - 2016/1800 = 175 - 2016/1800 = -1841/1800

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