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Subtract 7/30 from 7/50

7/50 - 7/30 is -7/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/150 - 35/150 = 21 - 35/150 = -14/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/75

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