Answers

Subtract 63/50 from 3/81

1^st number: 3/81, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

3/81 - 63/50 is -1651/1350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 50 is 4050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
   3/81 = 3 × 50/81 × 50 = 150/4050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
   63/50 = 63 × 81/50 × 81 = 5103/4050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/4050 - 5103/4050 = 150 - 5103/4050 = -4953/4050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1651/1350

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