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Subtract 42/49 from 50/18

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 42/49

50/18 - 42/49 is 121/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   50/18 = 50 × 49/18 × 49 = 2450/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   42/49 = 42 × 18/49 × 18 = 756/882
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/882 - 756/882 = 2450 - 756/882 = 1694/882
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/63
6. In mixed form: 158/63

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