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Subtract 50/9 from 14/63

1^st number: 14/63, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

14/63 - 50/9 is -16/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 9 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   14/63 = 14 × 1/63 × 1 = 14/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   50/9 = 50 × 7/9 × 7 = 350/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/63 - 350/63 = 14 - 350/63 = -336/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/3

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