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Subtract 18/49 from 42/50

42/50 - 18/49 is 579/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   42/50 = 42 × 49/50 × 49 = 2058/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   18/49 = 18 × 50/49 × 50 = 900/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2058/2450 - 900/2450 = 2058 - 900/2450 = 1158/2450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 579/1225

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