Answers

Subtract 63/49 from 81/12

1^st number: 6 9/12, 2^nd number: 1 14/49

81/12 - 63/49 is 153/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   81/12 = 81 × 49/12 × 49 = 3969/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   63/49 = 63 × 12/49 × 12 = 756/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3969/588 - 756/588 = 3969 - 756/588 = 3213/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/28
6. In mixed form: 513/28

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