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Subtract 18/45 from 63/50

1^st number: 1 13/50, 2^nd number: 18/45

63/50 - 18/45 is 43/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 45 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 45 × 10 = 450,
   18/45 = 18 × 10/45 × 10 = 180/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/450 - 180/450 = 567 - 180/450 = 387/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/50

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