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Subtract 15/54 from 63/49

1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 15/54

63/49 - 15/54 is 127/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    63/49 = 63 × 54/49 × 54 = 3402/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    15/54 = 15 × 49/54 × 49 = 735/2646
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3402/2646 - 735/2646 = 3402 - 735/2646 = 2667/2646
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/126
  6. In mixed form: 11/126

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