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Subtract 6/7 from 49/15

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 6/7

49/15 - 6/7 is 253/105.

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,
   6/7 = 6 × 15/7 × 15 = 90/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/105 - 90/105 = 343 - 90/105 = 253/105
5. In mixed form: 243/105

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