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Subtract 72/63 from 2/50

1^st number: 2/50, 2^nd number: 1 9/63

2/50 - 72/63 is -193/175.

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,
   2/50 = 2 × 63/50 × 63 = 126/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   72/63 = 72 × 50/63 × 50 = 3600/3150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/3150 - 3600/3150 = 126 - 3600/3150 = -3474/3150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -193/175

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