Subtract 56/49 from 2/4, Solve 2/4 - 1 7/49 as a fraction

Subtract 56/49 from 2/4

1^st number: 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

2/4 - 56/49 is -9/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
2/4 = 2 × 49/4 × 49 = 98/196
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
56/49 = 56 × 4/49 × 4 = 224/196
Subtract the two like fractions:
98/196 - 224/196 = 98 - 224/196 = -126/196
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/14

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