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Subtract 49/63 from 30/8

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 49/63

30/8 - 49/63 is 107/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    30/8 = 30 × 63/8 × 63 = 1890/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    49/63 = 49 × 8/63 × 8 = 392/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1890/504 - 392/504 = 1890 - 392/504 = 1498/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/36
  6. In mixed form: 235/36

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