Answers

Subtract 8/50 from 90/63

1^st number: 1 27/63, 2^nd number: 8/50

90/63 - 8/50 is 222/175.

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,
   90/63 = 90 × 50/63 × 50 = 4500/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   8/50 = 8 × 63/50 × 63 = 504/3150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4500/3150 - 504/3150 = 4500 - 504/3150 = 3996/3150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 222/175
6. In mixed form: 147/175

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