Answers

Subtract 80/49 from 50/63

1^st number: 50/63, 2^nd number: 1 31/49

50/63 - 80/49 is -370/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   50/63 = 50 × 7/63 × 7 = 350/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   80/49 = 80 × 9/49 × 9 = 720/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/441 - 720/441 = 350 - 720/441 = -370/441

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