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Subtract 4/63 from 3/49

3/49 - 4/63 is -1/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 63 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   3/49 = 3 × 9/49 × 9 = 27/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   4/63 = 4 × 7/63 × 7 = 28/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/441 - 28/441 = 27 - 28/441 = -1/441

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