Answers

Subtract 50/63 from 81/24

1^st number: 3 9/24, 2^nd number: 50/63

81/24 - 50/63 is 1301/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   81/24 = 81 × 21/24 × 21 = 1701/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   50/63 = 50 × 8/63 × 8 = 400/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1701/504 - 400/504 = 1701 - 400/504 = 1301/504
5. In mixed form: 2293/504

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