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Subtract 8/63 from 1/50

1/50 - 8/63 is -337/3150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   1/50 = 1 × 63/50 × 63 = 63/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   8/63 = 8 × 50/63 × 50 = 400/3150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/3150 - 400/3150 = 63 - 400/3150 = -337/3150

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