Subtract 1/49 from 15/3, Solve 5 0/3

Subtract 1/49 from 15/3

1^st number: 5 0/3, 2^nd number: 1/49

15/3 - 1/49 is 244/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
15/3 = 15 × 49/3 × 49 = 735/147
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
1/49 = 1 × 3/49 × 3 = 3/147
Subtract the two like fractions:
735/147 - 3/147 = 735 - 3/147 = 732/147
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 244/49
In mixed form: 448/49

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