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Subtract 4/63 from 49/15

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 4/63

49/15 - 4/63 is 1009/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
   49/15 = 49 × 21/15 × 21 = 1029/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   4/63 = 4 × 5/63 × 5 = 20/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1029/315 - 20/315 = 1029 - 20/315 = 1009/315
5. In mixed form: 364/315

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