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Subtract 54/50 from 7/32

1^st number: 7/32, 2^nd number: 1 4/50

7/32 - 54/50 is -689/800.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   7/32 = 7 × 25/32 × 25 = 175/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
   54/50 = 54 × 16/50 × 16 = 864/800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/800 - 864/800 = 175 - 864/800 = -689/800

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