Answers

Subtract 8/50 from 81/63

1^st number: 1 18/63, 2^nd number: 8/50

81/63 - 8/50 is 197/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   81/63 = 81 × 50/63 × 50 = 4050/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   8/50 = 8 × 63/50 × 63 = 504/3150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4050/3150 - 504/3150 = 4050 - 504/3150 = 3546/3150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/175
6. In mixed form: 122/175

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