Answers

Subtract 42/7 from 14/50

1^st number: 14/50, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

14/50 - 42/7 is -143/25.

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,
   14/50 = 14 × 7/50 × 7 = 98/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
   42/7 = 42 × 50/7 × 50 = 2100/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/350 - 2100/350 = 98 - 2100/350 = -2002/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/25

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