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Subtract 10/49 from 63/81

63/81 - 10/49 is 253/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 49 is 3969

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
    63/81 = 63 × 49/81 × 49 = 3087/3969
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
    10/49 = 10 × 81/49 × 81 = 810/3969
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3087/3969 - 810/3969 = 3087 - 810/3969 = 2277/3969
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/441

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