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Subtract 49/96 from 50/7

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 49/96

50/7 - 49/96 is 4457/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
   50/7 = 50 × 96/7 × 96 = 4800/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   49/96 = 49 × 7/96 × 7 = 343/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4800/672 - 343/672 = 4800 - 343/672 = 4457/672
5. In mixed form: 6425/672

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