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Subtract 50/21 from 63/14

1^st number: 4 7/14, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

63/14 - 50/21 is 89/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   63/14 = 63 × 3/14 × 3 = 189/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
   50/21 = 50 × 2/21 × 2 = 100/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/42 - 100/42 = 189 - 100/42 = 89/42
5. In mixed form: 25/42

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