Answers

Subtract 12/63 from 81/50

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 12/63

81/50 - 12/63 is 1501/1050.

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,
   81/50 = 81 × 63/50 × 63 = 5103/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   12/63 = 12 × 50/63 × 50 = 600/3150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5103/3150 - 600/3150 = 5103 - 600/3150 = 4503/3150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1501/1050
6. In mixed form: 1451/1050

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