Subtract 16/49 from 6/18
6/18 - 16/49 is 1/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
6/18 = 6 × 49/18 × 49 = 294/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
16/49 = 16 × 18/49 × 18 = 288/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/882 - 288/882 = 294 - 288/882 = 6/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/147
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