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Subtract 70/3 from 7/50

1^st number: 7/50, 2^nd number: 23 1/3

7/50 - 70/3 is -3479/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 3 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 3 × 50 = 150,
   70/3 = 70 × 50/3 × 50 = 3500/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   21/150 - 3500/150 = 21 - 3500/150 = -3479/150

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