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Subtract 60/10 from 7/50

1^st number: 7/50, 2^nd number: 6 0/10

7/50 - 60/10 is -293/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 10 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   7/50 = 7 × 1/50 × 1 = 7/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   60/10 = 60 × 5/10 × 5 = 300/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/50 - 300/50 = 7 - 300/50 = -293/50

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