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Subtract 49/16 from 75/15

1^st number: 5 0/15, 2^nd number: 3 1/16

75/15 - 49/16 is 31/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   75/15 = 75 × 16/15 × 16 = 1200/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   49/16 = 49 × 15/16 × 15 = 735/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/240 - 735/240 = 1200 - 735/240 = 465/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/16
6. In mixed form: 115/16

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