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Subtract 56/50 from 9/14

1^st number: 9/14, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

9/14 - 56/50 is -167/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   9/14 = 9 × 25/14 × 25 = 225/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   56/50 = 56 × 7/50 × 7 = 392/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/350 - 392/350 = 225 - 392/350 = -167/350

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