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Subtract 15/49 from 63/28

1^st number: 2 7/28, 2^nd number: 15/49

63/28 - 15/49 is 381/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   63/28 = 63 × 7/28 × 7 = 441/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   15/49 = 15 × 4/49 × 4 = 60/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/196 - 60/196 = 441 - 60/196 = 381/196
5. In mixed form: 1185/196

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