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Subtract 5/63 from 49/50

49/50 - 5/63 is 2837/3150.

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,
   49/50 = 49 × 63/50 × 63 = 3087/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   5/63 = 5 × 50/63 × 50 = 250/3150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/3150 - 250/3150 = 3087 - 250/3150 = 2837/3150

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