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Subtract 5/63 from 50/15

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 5/63

50/15 - 5/63 is 205/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
   50/15 = 50 × 21/15 × 21 = 1050/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/315 - 25/315 = 1050 - 25/315 = 1025/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 205/63
6. In mixed form: 316/63

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