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Subtract 3/27 from 63/49

1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 3/27

63/49 - 3/27 is 74/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
    63/49 = 63 × 27/49 × 27 = 1701/1323
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
    3/27 = 3 × 49/27 × 49 = 147/1323
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1701/1323 - 147/1323 = 1701 - 147/1323 = 1554/1323
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/63
  6. In mixed form: 111/63

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