Answers

Subtract 18/63 from 54/50

1^st number: 1 4/50, 2^nd number: 18/63

54/50 - 18/63 is 139/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   54/50 = 54 × 63/50 × 63 = 3402/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   18/63 = 18 × 50/63 × 50 = 900/3150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3402/3150 - 900/3150 = 3402 - 900/3150 = 2502/3150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/175

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