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Subtract 3/49 from 63/28

1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 3/49

63/28 - 3/49 is 429/196.

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,
    3/49 = 3 × 4/49 × 4 = 12/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    441/196 - 12/196 = 441 - 12/196 = 429/196
  5. In mixed form: 237/196

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