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Subtract 30/63 from 49/50

49/50 - 30/63 is 529/1050.

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,
   49/50 = 49 × 63/50 × 63 = 3087/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   30/63 = 30 × 50/63 × 50 = 1500/3150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/3150 - 1500/3150 = 3087 - 1500/3150 = 1587/3150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 529/1050

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