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Subtract 32/50 from 2/7

2/7 - 32/50 is -62/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
   2/7 = 2 × 50/7 × 50 = 100/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   32/50 = 32 × 7/50 × 7 = 224/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/350 - 224/350 = 100 - 224/350 = -124/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/175

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