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Subtract 48/7 from 1/50

1^st number: 1/50, 2^nd number: 6 6/7

1/50 - 48/7 is -2393/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 7 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 7 × 50 = 350,
   48/7 = 48 × 50/7 × 50 = 2400/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/350 - 2400/350 = 7 - 2400/350 = -2393/350

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