Answers

Subtract 70/49 from 63/15

1^st number: 4 3/15, 2^nd number: 1 21/49

63/15 - 70/49 is 97/35.

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,
   70/49 = 70 × 15/49 × 15 = 1050/735
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/735 - 1050/735 = 3087 - 1050/735 = 2037/735
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/35
6. In mixed form: 227/35

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