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Subtract 6/4 from 4/50

1^st number: 4/50, 2^nd number: 1 2/4

4/50 - 6/4 is -71/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 4 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   4/50 = 4 × 2/50 × 2 = 8/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   6/4 = 6 × 25/4 × 25 = 150/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/100 - 150/100 = 8 - 150/100 = -142/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/50

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