Answers

Subtract 63/14 from 25/50

1^st number: 25/50, 2^nd number: 4 7/14

25/50 - 63/14 is -4/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 14 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   25/50 = 25 × 7/50 × 7 = 175/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   63/14 = 63 × 25/14 × 25 = 1575/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/350 - 1575/350 = 175 - 1575/350 = -1400/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/1

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