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Subtract 10/7 from 49/15

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

49/15 - 10/7 is 193/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   49/15 = 49 × 7/15 × 7 = 343/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
   10/7 = 10 × 15/7 × 15 = 150/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/105 - 150/105 = 343 - 150/105 = 193/105
5. In mixed form: 188/105

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