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Subtract 6/28 from 49/15

1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 6/28

49/15 - 6/28 is 641/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 28 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    49/15 = 49 × 28/15 × 28 = 1372/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    6/28 = 6 × 15/28 × 15 = 90/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1372/420 - 90/420 = 1372 - 90/420 = 1282/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 641/210
  6. In mixed form: 311/210

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