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Subtract 14/36 from 49/15

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 14/36

49/15 - 14/36 is 259/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
   49/15 = 49 × 12/15 × 12 = 588/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   588/180 - 70/180 = 588 - 70/180 = 518/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 259/90
6. In mixed form: 279/90

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