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Subtract 25/50 from 14/90

14/90 - 25/50 is -31/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   14/90 = 14 × 5/90 × 5 = 70/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   25/50 = 25 × 9/50 × 9 = 225/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/450 - 225/450 = 70 - 225/450 = -155/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/90

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