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Subtract 3/49 from 3/2

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

3/2 - 3/49 is 141/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
   3/2 = 3 × 49/2 × 49 = 147/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
   3/49 = 3 × 2/49 × 2 = 6/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/98 - 6/98 = 147 - 6/98 = 141/98
5. In mixed form: 143/98

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