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Subtract 2/50 from 75/14

1^st number: 5 5/14, 2^nd number: 2/50

75/14 - 2/50 is 1861/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   75/14 = 75 × 25/14 × 25 = 1875/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1875/350 - 14/350 = 1875 - 14/350 = 1861/350
5. In mixed form: 5111/350

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