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Subtract 50/9 from 49/25

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

49/25 - 50/9 is -809/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   49/25 = 49 × 9/25 × 9 = 441/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   50/9 = 50 × 25/9 × 25 = 1250/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/225 - 1250/225 = 441 - 1250/225 = -809/225

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