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Subtract 3/49 from 63/15

1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 3/49

63/15 - 3/49 is 1014/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 49 is 735

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
    63/15 = 63 × 49/15 × 49 = 3087/735
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
    3/49 = 3 × 15/49 × 15 = 45/735
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3087/735 - 45/735 = 3087 - 45/735 = 3042/735
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1014/245
  6. In mixed form: 434/245

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