Answers

Subtract 15/63 from 84/49

1^st number: 1 35/49, 2^nd number: 15/63

84/49 - 15/63 is 31/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 63 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   84/49 = 84 × 9/49 × 9 = 756/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   15/63 = 15 × 7/63 × 7 = 105/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/441 - 105/441 = 756 - 105/441 = 651/441
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/21
6. In mixed form: 110/21

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