Subtract 14/49 from 21/5
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 14/49
21/5 - 14/49 is 137/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
21/5 = 21 × 49/5 × 49 = 1029/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
14/49 = 14 × 5/49 × 5 = 70/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1029/245 - 70/245 = 1029 - 70/245 = 959/245 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/35
- In mixed form: 332/35
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