Subtract 15/49 from 6/3, Solve 2 0/3

Subtract 15/49 from 6/3

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 15/49

6/3 - 15/49 is 83/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
6/3 = 6 × 49/3 × 49 = 294/147
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
15/49 = 15 × 3/49 × 3 = 45/147
Subtract the two like fractions:
294/147 - 45/147 = 294 - 45/147 = 249/147
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/49
In mixed form: 134/49

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