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Subtract 3/14 from 49/27

1^st number: 1 22/27, 2^nd number: 3/14

49/27 - 3/14 is 605/378.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 14 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
   49/27 = 49 × 14/27 × 14 = 686/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
   3/14 = 3 × 27/14 × 27 = 81/378
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/378 - 81/378 = 686 - 81/378 = 605/378
5. In mixed form: 1227/378

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