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Subtract 7/15 from 63/30

1^st number: 2 3/30, 2^nd number: 7/15

63/30 - 7/15 is 49/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   63/30 = 63 × 1/30 × 1 = 63/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   7/15 = 7 × 2/15 × 2 = 14/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/30 - 14/30 = 63 - 14/30 = 49/30
5. In mixed form: 119/30

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