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Subtract 48/49 from 63/2

1^st number: 31 1/2, 2^nd number: 48/49

63/2 - 48/49 is 2991/98.

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,
   48/49 = 48 × 2/49 × 2 = 96/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/98 - 96/98 = 3087 - 96/98 = 2991/98
5. In mixed form: 3051/98

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