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Subtract 63/50 from 7/8

1^st number: 7/8, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

7/8 - 63/50 is -77/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   7/8 = 7 × 25/8 × 25 = 175/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   63/50 = 63 × 4/50 × 4 = 252/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/200 - 252/200 = 175 - 252/200 = -77/200

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