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Subtract 54/50 from 7/16

1^st number: 7/16, 2^nd number: 1 4/50

7/16 - 54/50 is -257/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 50 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   7/16 = 7 × 25/16 × 25 = 175/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   54/50 = 54 × 8/50 × 8 = 432/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/400 - 432/400 = 175 - 432/400 = -257/400

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