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Subtract 50/42 from 63/15

1^st number: 4 3/15, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

63/15 - 50/42 is 316/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
   63/15 = 63 × 14/15 × 14 = 882/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   50/42 = 50 × 5/42 × 5 = 250/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/210 - 250/210 = 882 - 250/210 = 632/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 316/105
6. In mixed form: 31/105

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