Answers

Subtract 63/50 from 50/60

1^st number: 50/60, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

50/60 - 63/50 is -32/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   63/50 = 63 × 6/50 × 6 = 378/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/300 - 378/300 = 250 - 378/300 = -128/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/75

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