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Subtract 49/32 from 50/35

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 1 17/32

50/35 - 49/32 is -23/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
   50/35 = 50 × 32/35 × 32 = 1600/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   49/32 = 49 × 35/32 × 35 = 1715/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1600/1120 - 1715/1120 = 1600 - 1715/1120 = -115/1120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/224

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