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Subtract 1/50 from 5/49

5/49 - 1/50 is 201/2450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   5/49 = 5 × 50/49 × 50 = 250/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   1/50 = 1 × 49/50 × 49 = 49/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/2450 - 49/2450 = 250 - 49/2450 = 201/2450

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