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Subtract 50/14 from 9/50

1^st number: 9/50, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

9/50 - 50/14 is -1187/350.

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,
   9/50 = 9 × 7/50 × 7 = 63/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   50/14 = 50 × 25/14 × 25 = 1250/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/350 - 1250/350 = 63 - 1250/350 = -1187/350

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