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Subtract 10/49 from 14/6

1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 10/49

14/6 - 10/49 is 313/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    14/6 = 14 × 49/6 × 49 = 686/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    10/49 = 10 × 6/49 × 6 = 60/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    686/294 - 60/294 = 686 - 60/294 = 626/294
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 313/147
  6. In mixed form: 219/147

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