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Subtract 2/49 from 49/15

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 2/49

49/15 - 2/49 is 2371/735.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
   49/15 = 49 × 49/15 × 49 = 2401/735
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
   2/49 = 2 × 15/49 × 15 = 30/735
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2401/735 - 30/735 = 2401 - 30/735 = 2371/735
5. In mixed form: 3166/735

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