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Subtract 63/50 from 5/7

1^st number: 5/7, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

5/7 - 63/50 is -191/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
   5/7 = 5 × 50/7 × 50 = 250/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   63/50 = 63 × 7/50 × 7 = 441/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/350 - 441/350 = 250 - 441/350 = -191/350

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