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Subtract 50/63 from 81/5

1^st number: 16 1/5, 2^nd number: 50/63

81/5 - 50/63 is 4853/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   81/5 = 81 × 63/5 × 63 = 5103/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   50/63 = 50 × 5/63 × 5 = 250/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5103/315 - 250/315 = 5103 - 250/315 = 4853/315
5. In mixed form: 15128/315

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