Subtract 10/49 from 9/6
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 10/49
9/6 - 10/49 is 127/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
9/6 = 9 × 49/6 × 49 = 441/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
10/49 = 10 × 6/49 × 6 = 60/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/294 - 60/294 = 441 - 60/294 = 381/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/98
- In mixed form: 129/98
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