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Subtract 63/56 from 8/50

1^st number: 8/50, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

8/50 - 63/56 is -193/200.

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,
   8/50 = 8 × 28/50 × 28 = 224/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   63/56 = 63 × 25/56 × 25 = 1575/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/1400 - 1575/1400 = 224 - 1575/1400 = -1351/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -193/200

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