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Subtract 50/49 from 14/30

1^st number: 14/30, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

14/30 - 50/49 is -407/735.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   14/30 = 14 × 49/30 × 49 = 686/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
   50/49 = 50 × 30/49 × 30 = 1500/1470
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/1470 - 1500/1470 = 686 - 1500/1470 = -814/1470
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -407/735

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