Answers

Subtract 50/7 from 63/9

1^st number: 7 0/9, 2^nd number: 7 1/7

63/9 - 50/7 is -1/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   63/9 = 63 × 7/9 × 7 = 441/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   50/7 = 50 × 9/7 × 9 = 450/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/63 - 450/63 = 441 - 450/63 = -9/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7

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