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Subtract 2/63 from 50/45

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 2/63

50/45 - 2/63 is 68/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   50/45 = 50 × 7/45 × 7 = 350/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/315 - 10/315 = 350 - 10/315 = 340/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/63
6. In mixed form: 15/63

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