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Subtract 30/50 from 63/30

1^st number: 2 3/30, 2^nd number: 30/50

63/30 - 30/50 is 3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   63/30 = 63 × 5/30 × 5 = 315/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/150 - 90/150 = 315 - 90/150 = 225/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
6. In mixed form: 11/2

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