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Subtract 63/50 from 12/63

1^st number: 12/63, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

12/63 - 63/50 is -1123/1050.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   12/63 = 12 × 50/63 × 50 = 600/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   63/50 = 63 × 63/50 × 63 = 3969/3150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/3150 - 3969/3150 = 600 - 3969/3150 = -3369/3150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1123/1050

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