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Subtract 15/45 from 50/63

50/63 - 15/45 is 29/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   50/63 = 50 × 5/63 × 5 = 250/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   15/45 = 15 × 7/45 × 7 = 105/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/315 - 105/315 = 250 - 105/315 = 145/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/63

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