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Subtract 63/50 from 2/18

1^st number: 2/18, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

2/18 - 63/50 is -517/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   2/18 = 2 × 25/18 × 25 = 50/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   63/50 = 63 × 9/50 × 9 = 567/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/450 - 567/450 = 50 - 567/450 = -517/450

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