Subtract 14/49 from 56/3
1st number: 18 2/3, 2nd number: 14/49
56/3 - 14/49 is 386/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
56/3 = 56 × 49/3 × 49 = 2744/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
14/49 = 14 × 3/49 × 3 = 42/147 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2744/147 - 42/147 = 2744 - 42/147 = 2702/147 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 386/21
- In mixed form: 188/21
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