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Subtract 2/49 from 5/4

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

5/4 - 2/49 is 237/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    5/4 = 5 × 49/4 × 49 = 245/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    2/49 = 2 × 4/49 × 4 = 8/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/196 - 8/196 = 245 - 8/196 = 237/196
  5. In mixed form: 141/196

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