1. **State the problem:** We need to find the result of subtracting 50 from 97. 2. **Recall the subtraction operation:** Subtraction means taking away a number from another number. 3. **Perform the subtraction:** $$97 - 50 = 47$$ 4. **Explain the result:** When you take 50 away from 97, you are left with 47. **Final answer:** 47