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Subtract 10/14 from 81/50

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 10/14

81/50 - 10/14 is 317/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 14 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   81/50 = 81 × 7/50 × 7 = 567/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   10/14 = 10 × 25/14 × 25 = 250/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/350 - 250/350 = 567 - 250/350 = 317/350

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