Answers

Subtract 80/63 from 50/36

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 1 17/63

50/36 - 80/63 is 5/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   50/36 = 50 × 7/36 × 7 = 350/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   80/63 = 80 × 4/63 × 4 = 320/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/252 - 320/252 = 350 - 320/252 = 30/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/42

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