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Subtract 14/50 from 63/5

1^st number: 12 3/5, 2^nd number: 14/50

63/5 - 14/50 is 308/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   63/5 = 63 × 10/5 × 10 = 630/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   14/50 = 14 × 1/50 × 1 = 14/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/50 - 14/50 = 630 - 14/50 = 616/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 308/25
6. In mixed form: 128/25

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