Answers

Subtract 50/25 from 63/4

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

63/4 - 50/25 is 55/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   63/4 = 63 × 25/4 × 25 = 1575/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   50/25 = 50 × 4/25 × 4 = 200/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1575/100 - 200/100 = 1575 - 200/100 = 1375/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/4
6. In mixed form: 133/4

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