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Subtract 3/7 from 49/9

1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 3/7

49/9 - 3/7 is 316/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 7 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 7 × 9 = 63,
    3/7 = 3 × 9/7 × 9 = 27/63
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    343/63 - 27/63 = 343 - 27/63 = 316/63
  5. In mixed form: 51/63

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