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Subtract 81/48 from 50/36

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 1 33/48

50/36 - 81/48 is -43/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   50/36 = 50 × 4/36 × 4 = 200/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   81/48 = 81 × 3/48 × 3 = 243/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/144 - 243/144 = 200 - 243/144 = -43/144

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