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Subtract 14/9 from 50/7

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 1 5/9

50/7 - 14/9 is 352/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 9 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   50/7 = 50 × 9/7 × 9 = 450/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   14/9 = 14 × 7/9 × 7 = 98/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/63 - 98/63 = 450 - 98/63 = 352/63
5. In mixed form: 537/63

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