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Subtract 50/9 from 32/7

1^st number: 4 4/7, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

32/7 - 50/9 is -62/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 9 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   32/7 = 32 × 9/7 × 9 = 288/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   50/9 = 50 × 7/9 × 7 = 350/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/63 - 350/63 = 288 - 350/63 = -62/63

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