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Subtract 15/63 from 49/9

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 15/63

49/9 - 15/63 is 328/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   49/9 = 49 × 7/9 × 7 = 343/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   15/63 = 15 × 1/63 × 1 = 15/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/63 - 15/63 = 343 - 15/63 = 328/63
5. In mixed form: 513/63

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