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Subtract 63/50 from 7/35

1^st number: 7/35, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

7/35 - 63/50 is -53/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   7/35 = 7 × 10/35 × 10 = 70/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   63/50 = 63 × 7/50 × 7 = 441/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/350 - 441/350 = 70 - 441/350 = -371/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/50

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