Subtract 3/14 from 49/6
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 3/14
49/6 - 3/14 is 167/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
49/6 = 49 × 7/6 × 7 = 343/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
3/14 = 3 × 3/14 × 3 = 9/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/42 - 9/42 = 343 - 9/42 = 334/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/21
- In mixed form: 720/21
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