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Subtract 18/7 from 63/50

1^st number: 1 13/50, 2^nd number: 2 4/7

63/50 - 18/7 is -459/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   63/50 = 63 × 7/50 × 7 = 441/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
   18/7 = 18 × 50/7 × 50 = 900/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/350 - 900/350 = 441 - 900/350 = -459/350

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