Subtract 28/49 from 18/3
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 28/49
18/3 - 28/49 is 38/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
18/3 = 18 × 49/3 × 49 = 882/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
28/49 = 28 × 3/49 × 3 = 84/147 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/147 - 84/147 = 882 - 84/147 = 798/147 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/7
- In mixed form: 53/7
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