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Subtract 60/63 from 49/10

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 60/63

49/10 - 60/63 is 829/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 63 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
    49/10 = 49 × 63/10 × 63 = 3087/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    60/63 = 60 × 10/63 × 10 = 600/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3087/630 - 600/630 = 3087 - 600/630 = 2487/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 829/210
  6. In mixed form: 3199/210

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