Subtract 15/49 from 15/6, Solve 2 3/6

Subtract 15/49 from 15/6

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 15/49

15/6 - 15/49 is 215/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
15/6 = 15 × 49/6 × 49 = 735/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
15/49 = 15 × 6/49 × 6 = 90/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
735/294 - 90/294 = 735 - 90/294 = 645/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/98
In mixed form: 219/98

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