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Subtract 50/63 from 54/30

1^st number: 1 24/30, 2^nd number: 50/63

54/30 - 50/63 is 317/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 63 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
   54/30 = 54 × 21/30 × 21 = 1134/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
   50/63 = 50 × 10/63 × 10 = 500/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1134/630 - 500/630 = 1134 - 500/630 = 634/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 317/315
6. In mixed form: 12/315

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