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Subtract 10/70 from 1/50

1/50 - 10/70 is -43/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   1/50 = 1 × 7/50 × 7 = 7/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   10/70 = 10 × 5/70 × 5 = 50/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/350 - 50/350 = 7 - 50/350 = -43/350

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