Answers

Subtract 18/81 from 63/50

1^st number: 1 13/50, 2^nd number: 18/81

63/50 - 18/81 is 467/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
   63/50 = 63 × 81/50 × 81 = 5103/4050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
   18/81 = 18 × 50/81 × 50 = 900/4050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5103/4050 - 900/4050 = 5103 - 900/4050 = 4203/4050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 467/450
6. In mixed form: 117/450

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