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Subtract 2/50 from 5/14

5/14 - 2/50 is 111/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   5/14 = 5 × 25/14 × 25 = 125/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/350 - 14/350 = 125 - 14/350 = 111/350

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