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Subtract 5/63 from 21/50

21/50 - 5/63 is 1073/3150.

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,
   21/50 = 21 × 63/50 × 63 = 1323/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   5/63 = 5 × 50/63 × 50 = 250/3150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/3150 - 250/3150 = 1323 - 250/3150 = 1073/3150

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