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Subtract 7/36 from 1/50

1/50 - 7/36 is -157/900.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   1/50 = 1 × 18/50 × 18 = 18/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   7/36 = 7 × 25/36 × 25 = 175/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/900 - 175/900 = 18 - 175/900 = -157/900

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