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Subtract 9/50 from 6/49

6/49 - 9/50 is -141/2450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   6/49 = 6 × 50/49 × 50 = 300/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   9/50 = 9 × 49/50 × 49 = 441/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/2450 - 441/2450 = 300 - 441/2450 = -141/2450

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