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Subtract 81/50 from 12/14

1^st number: 12/14, 2^nd number: 1 31/50

12/14 - 81/50 is -267/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   12/14 = 12 × 25/14 × 25 = 300/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   81/50 = 81 × 7/50 × 7 = 567/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/350 - 567/350 = 300 - 567/350 = -267/350

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