Answers

Subtract 48/30 from 63/50

1^st number: 1 13/50, 2^nd number: 1 18/30

63/50 - 48/30 is -17/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   63/50 = 63 × 3/50 × 3 = 189/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   48/30 = 48 × 5/30 × 5 = 240/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/150 - 240/150 = 189 - 240/150 = -51/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/50

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