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Subtract 1/49 from 5/3

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 1/49

5/3 - 1/49 is 242/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
    5/3 = 5 × 49/3 × 49 = 245/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    1/49 = 1 × 3/49 × 3 = 3/147
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/147 - 3/147 = 245 - 3/147 = 242/147
  5. In mixed form: 195/147

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