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Subtract 15/8 from 49/4

1^st number: 12 1/4, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

49/4 - 15/8 is 83/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   49/4 = 49 × 2/4 × 2 = 98/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   15/8 = 15 × 1/8 × 1 = 15/8
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/8 - 15/8 = 98 - 15/8 = 83/8
5. In mixed form: 103/8

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