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Subtract 6/50 from 63/20

1^st number: 3 3/20, 2^nd number: 6/50

63/20 - 6/50 is 303/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   63/20 = 63 × 5/20 × 5 = 315/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
   6/50 = 6 × 2/50 × 2 = 12/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/100 - 12/100 = 315 - 12/100 = 303/100
5. In mixed form: 33/100

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