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Subtract 50/7 from 6/9

1^st number: 6/9, 2^nd number: 7 1/7

6/9 - 50/7 is -136/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   6/9 = 6 × 7/9 × 7 = 42/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   50/7 = 50 × 9/7 × 9 = 450/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/63 - 450/63 = 42 - 450/63 = -408/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -136/21

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