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Subtract 3/49 from 7/50

7/50 - 3/49 is 193/2450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   7/50 = 7 × 49/50 × 49 = 343/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   3/49 = 3 × 50/49 × 50 = 150/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/2450 - 150/2450 = 343 - 150/2450 = 193/2450

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