Answers

Subtract 50/63 from 49/8

1^st number: 6 1/8, 2^nd number: 50/63

49/8 - 50/63 is 2687/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
   49/8 = 49 × 63/8 × 63 = 3087/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   50/63 = 50 × 8/63 × 8 = 400/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/504 - 400/504 = 3087 - 400/504 = 2687/504
5. In mixed form: 5167/504

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