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Subtract 50/49 from 18/60

1^st number: 18/60, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

18/60 - 50/49 is -353/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   18/60 = 18 × 49/60 × 49 = 882/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
   50/49 = 50 × 60/49 × 60 = 3000/2940
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/2940 - 3000/2940 = 882 - 3000/2940 = -2118/2940
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -353/490

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