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Subtract 50/72 from 4/9

4/9 - 50/72 is -1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   4/9 = 4 × 8/9 × 8 = 32/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   50/72 = 50 × 1/72 × 1 = 50/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/72 - 50/72 = 32 - 50/72 = -18/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4

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