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Subtract 50/18 from 25/49

1^st number: 25/49, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

25/49 - 50/18 is -1000/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 18 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   25/49 = 25 × 18/49 × 18 = 450/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   50/18 = 50 × 49/18 × 49 = 2450/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/882 - 2450/882 = 450 - 2450/882 = -2000/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1000/441

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