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Subtract 90/56 from 8/50

1^st number: 8/50, 2^nd number: 1 34/56

8/50 - 90/56 is -1013/700.

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,
   90/56 = 90 × 25/56 × 25 = 2250/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/1400 - 2250/1400 = 224 - 2250/1400 = -2026/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1013/700

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