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Subtract 50/35 from 9/50

1^st number: 9/50, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

9/50 - 50/35 is -437/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 35 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 35 × 10 = 350,
   50/35 = 50 × 10/35 × 10 = 500/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/350 - 500/350 = 63 - 500/350 = -437/350

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