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Subtract 63/42 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 21/42

50/10 - 63/42 is 7/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
   50/10 = 50 × 21/10 × 21 = 1050/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   63/42 = 63 × 5/42 × 5 = 315/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/210 - 315/210 = 1050 - 315/210 = 735/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
6. In mixed form: 31/2

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