Answers

Subtract 50/42 from 63/6

1^st number: 10 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

63/6 - 50/42 is 391/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   63/6 = 63 × 7/6 × 7 = 441/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   50/42 = 50 × 1/42 × 1 = 50/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/42 - 50/42 = 441 - 50/42 = 391/42
5. In mixed form: 913/42

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