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Subtract 50/9 from 63/30

1^st number: 2 3/30, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

63/30 - 50/9 is -311/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   63/30 = 63 × 3/30 × 3 = 189/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
   50/9 = 50 × 10/9 × 10 = 500/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/90 - 500/90 = 189 - 500/90 = -311/90

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