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Subtract 3/49 from 14/15

14/15 - 3/49 is 641/735.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 49 is 735

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
    14/15 = 14 × 49/15 × 49 = 686/735
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
    3/49 = 3 × 15/49 × 15 = 45/735
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    686/735 - 45/735 = 686 - 45/735 = 641/735

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