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Subtract 21/63 from 49/2

1^st number: 24 1/2, 2^nd number: 21/63

49/2 - 21/63 is 145/6.

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,
   21/63 = 21 × 2/63 × 2 = 42/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/126 - 42/126 = 3087 - 42/126 = 3045/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/6
6. In mixed form: 241/6

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