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Subtract 50/14 from 18/6

1^st number: 3 0/6, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

18/6 - 50/14 is -4/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   18/6 = 18 × 7/6 × 7 = 126/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   50/14 = 50 × 3/14 × 3 = 150/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/42 - 150/42 = 126 - 150/42 = -24/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/7

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