Answers

Subtract 63/9 from 10/50

1^st number: 10/50, 2^nd number: 7 0/9

10/50 - 63/9 is -34/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   10/50 = 10 × 9/50 × 9 = 90/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
   63/9 = 63 × 50/9 × 50 = 3150/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/450 - 3150/450 = 90 - 3150/450 = -3060/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/5

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