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Subtract 2/3 from 49/16

1st number: 3 1/16, 2nd number: 2/3

49/16 - 2/3 is 115/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 3 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    49/16 = 49 × 3/16 × 3 = 147/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    2/3 = 2 × 16/3 × 16 = 32/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    147/48 - 32/48 = 147 - 32/48 = 115/48
  5. In mixed form: 219/48

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