Answers

Subtract 45/80 from 50/63

50/63 - 45/80 is 233/1008.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 80 is 5040
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5040
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 80 = 5040,
   50/63 = 50 × 80/63 × 80 = 4000/5040
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 63 = 5040,
   45/80 = 45 × 63/80 × 63 = 2835/5040
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4000/5040 - 2835/5040 = 4000 - 2835/5040 = 1165/5040
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/1008

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