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Subtract 63/4 from 35/50

1^st number: 35/50, 2^nd number: 15 3/4

35/50 - 63/4 is -301/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 4 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   35/50 = 35 × 2/50 × 2 = 70/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   63/4 = 63 × 25/4 × 25 = 1575/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/100 - 1575/100 = 70 - 1575/100 = -1505/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -301/20

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