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Subtract 49/60 from 25/50

25/50 - 49/60 is -19/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   25/50 = 25 × 6/50 × 6 = 150/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   49/60 = 49 × 5/60 × 5 = 245/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/300 - 245/300 = 150 - 245/300 = -95/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/60

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