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Subtract 63/49 from 18/50

1^st number: 18/50, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

18/50 - 63/49 is -162/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   18/50 = 18 × 49/50 × 49 = 882/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   63/49 = 63 × 50/49 × 50 = 3150/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/2450 - 3150/2450 = 882 - 3150/2450 = -2268/2450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -162/175

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