Answers

Subtract 35/63 from 84/50

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 35/63

84/50 - 35/63 is 253/225.

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,
   84/50 = 84 × 63/50 × 63 = 5292/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   35/63 = 35 × 50/63 × 50 = 1750/3150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5292/3150 - 1750/3150 = 5292 - 1750/3150 = 3542/3150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/225
6. In mixed form: 128/225

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