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Subtract 15/49 from 25/6

1^st number: 4 1/6, 2^nd number: 15/49

25/6 - 15/49 is 1135/294.

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,
   25/6 = 25 × 49/6 × 49 = 1225/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   15/49 = 15 × 6/49 × 6 = 90/294
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/294 - 90/294 = 1225 - 90/294 = 1135/294
5. In mixed form: 3253/294

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