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Subtract 1/63 from 70/50

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 1/63

70/50 - 1/63 is 436/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   70/50 = 70 × 63/50 × 63 = 4410/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   1/63 = 1 × 50/63 × 50 = 50/3150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4410/3150 - 50/3150 = 4410 - 50/3150 = 4360/3150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 436/315
6. In mixed form: 1121/315

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