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Subtract 7/4 from 50/81

1^st number: 50/81, 2^nd number: 1 3/4

50/81 - 7/4 is -367/324.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 4 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   50/81 = 50 × 4/81 × 4 = 200/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
   7/4 = 7 × 81/4 × 81 = 567/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/324 - 567/324 = 200 - 567/324 = -367/324

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