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Subtract 7/50 from 2/35

2/35 - 7/50 is -29/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   2/35 = 2 × 10/35 × 10 = 20/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   7/50 = 7 × 7/50 × 7 = 49/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/350 - 49/350 = 20 - 49/350 = -29/350

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