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Subtract 14/63 from 49/2

1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 14/63

49/2 - 14/63 is 437/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    49/2 = 49 × 63/2 × 63 = 3087/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    14/63 = 14 × 2/63 × 2 = 28/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3087/126 - 28/126 = 3087 - 28/126 = 3059/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 437/18
  6. In mixed form: 245/18

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