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Subtract 50/9 from 63/6

1^st number: 10 3/6, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

63/6 - 50/9 is 89/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
   63/6 = 63 × 3/6 × 3 = 189/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   50/9 = 50 × 2/9 × 2 = 100/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/18 - 100/18 = 189 - 100/18 = 89/18
5. In mixed form: 417/18

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