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Subtract 20/70 from 63/50

1^st number: 1 13/50, 2^nd number: 20/70

63/50 - 20/70 is 341/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 70 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 70 × 5 = 350,
   20/70 = 20 × 5/70 × 5 = 100/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/350 - 100/350 = 441 - 100/350 = 341/350

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