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Subtract 4/49 from 63/2

1^st number: 31 1/2, 2^nd number: 4/49

63/2 - 4/49 is 3079/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
   63/2 = 63 × 49/2 × 49 = 3087/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
   4/49 = 4 × 2/49 × 2 = 8/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/98 - 8/98 = 3087 - 8/98 = 3079/98
5. In mixed form: 3141/98

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