Subtract 1/49 from 3/63
3/63 - 1/49 is 4/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
3/63 = 3 × 7/63 × 7 = 21/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
1/49 = 1 × 9/49 × 9 = 9/441 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/441 - 9/441 = 21 - 9/441 = 12/441 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/147
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