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Subtract 16/90 from 63/50

1^st number: 1 13/50, 2^nd number: 16/90

63/50 - 16/90 is 487/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   63/50 = 63 × 9/50 × 9 = 567/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   16/90 = 16 × 5/90 × 5 = 80/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/450 - 80/450 = 567 - 80/450 = 487/450
5. In mixed form: 137/450

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