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Subtract 1/49 from 27/63

27/63 - 1/49 is 20/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   27/63 = 27 × 7/63 × 7 = 189/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   1/49 = 1 × 9/49 × 9 = 9/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/441 - 9/441 = 189 - 9/441 = 180/441
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/49

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