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Subtract 50/49 from 7/12

1^st number: 7/12, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

7/12 - 50/49 is -257/588.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   7/12 = 7 × 49/12 × 49 = 343/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   50/49 = 50 × 12/49 × 12 = 600/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/588 - 600/588 = 343 - 600/588 = -257/588

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