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Subtract 2/63 from 50/6

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 2/63

50/6 - 2/63 is 523/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
   50/6 = 50 × 21/6 × 21 = 1050/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   2/63 = 2 × 2/63 × 2 = 4/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/126 - 4/126 = 1050 - 4/126 = 1046/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 523/63
6. In mixed form: 819/63

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