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Subtract 50/49 from 63/45

1^st number: 1 18/45, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

63/45 - 50/49 is 93/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   63/45 = 63 × 49/45 × 49 = 3087/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   50/49 = 50 × 45/49 × 45 = 2250/2205
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/2205 - 2250/2205 = 3087 - 2250/2205 = 837/2205
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/245

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