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Subtract 50/49 from 1/48

1^st number: 1/48, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

1/48 - 50/49 is -2351/2352.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   1/48 = 1 × 49/48 × 49 = 49/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
   50/49 = 50 × 48/49 × 48 = 2400/2352
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/2352 - 2400/2352 = 49 - 2400/2352 = -2351/2352

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