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Subtract 21/49 from 63/9

1^st number: 7 0/9, 2^nd number: 21/49

63/9 - 21/49 is 46/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 49 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
   63/9 = 63 × 49/9 × 49 = 3087/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   21/49 = 21 × 9/49 × 9 = 189/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/441 - 189/441 = 3087 - 189/441 = 2898/441
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/7
6. In mixed form: 64/7

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