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Subtract 3/75 from 49/15

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 3/75

49/15 - 3/75 is 242/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   49/15 = 49 × 5/15 × 5 = 245/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   3/75 = 3 × 1/75 × 1 = 3/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/75 - 3/75 = 245 - 3/75 = 242/75
5. In mixed form: 317/75

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