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Subtract 15/49 from 20/6

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

20/6 - 15/49 is 445/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    20/6 = 20 × 49/6 × 49 = 980/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    15/49 = 15 × 6/49 × 6 = 90/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    980/294 - 90/294 = 980 - 90/294 = 890/294
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 445/147
  6. In mixed form: 34/147

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