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Subtract 56/50 from 7/8

1^st number: 7/8, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

7/8 - 56/50 is -49/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   7/8 = 7 × 25/8 × 25 = 175/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   56/50 = 56 × 4/50 × 4 = 224/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/200 - 224/200 = 175 - 224/200 = -49/200

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