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Subtract 63/49 from 36/5

1^st number: 7 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

36/5 - 63/49 is 207/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
   36/5 = 36 × 49/5 × 49 = 1764/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   63/49 = 63 × 5/49 × 5 = 315/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1764/245 - 315/245 = 1764 - 315/245 = 1449/245
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 207/35
6. In mixed form: 532/35

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