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Subtract 60/10 from 14/50

1^st number: 14/50, 2^nd number: 6 0/10

14/50 - 60/10 is -143/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 10 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   14/50 = 14 × 1/50 × 1 = 14/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   60/10 = 60 × 5/10 × 5 = 300/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/50 - 300/50 = 14 - 300/50 = -286/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/25

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