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Subtract 49/15 from 3/16

1st number: 3/16, 2nd number: 3 4/15

3/16 - 49/15 is -739/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 15 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    3/16 = 3 × 15/16 × 15 = 45/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    49/15 = 49 × 16/15 × 16 = 784/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/240 - 784/240 = 45 - 784/240 = -739/240

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