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Subtract 6/15 from 49/6

1^st number: 8 1/6, 2^nd number: 6/15

49/6 - 6/15 is 233/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   49/6 = 49 × 5/6 × 5 = 245/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   6/15 = 6 × 2/15 × 2 = 12/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/30 - 12/30 = 245 - 12/30 = 233/30
5. In mixed form: 723/30

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