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Subtract 50/49 from 9/50

1^st number: 9/50, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

9/50 - 50/49 is -2059/2450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   9/50 = 9 × 49/50 × 49 = 441/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   50/49 = 50 × 50/49 × 50 = 2500/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/2450 - 2500/2450 = 441 - 2500/2450 = -2059/2450

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