Subtract 1/49 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 1/49
14/6 - 1/49 is 340/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
14/6 = 14 × 49/6 × 49 = 686/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
1/49 = 1 × 6/49 × 6 = 6/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/294 - 6/294 = 686 - 6/294 = 680/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 340/147
- In mixed form: 246/147
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