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Subtract 5/49 from 15/4

1^st number: 3 3/4, 2^nd number: 5/49

15/4 - 5/49 is 715/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   15/4 = 15 × 49/4 × 49 = 735/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   5/49 = 5 × 4/49 × 4 = 20/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/196 - 20/196 = 735 - 20/196 = 715/196
5. In mixed form: 3127/196

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