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Subtract 6/63 from 63/50

1^st number: 1 13/50, 2^nd number: 6/63

63/50 - 6/63 is 1223/1050.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   63/50 = 63 × 63/50 × 63 = 3969/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   6/63 = 6 × 50/63 × 50 = 300/3150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3969/3150 - 300/3150 = 3969 - 300/3150 = 3669/3150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1223/1050
6. In mixed form: 1173/1050

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