Subtract 49/14 from 1/3
1st number: 1/3, 2nd number: 3 7/14
1/3 - 49/14 is -19/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
1/3 = 1 × 14/3 × 14 = 14/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
49/14 = 49 × 3/14 × 3 = 147/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/42 - 147/42 = 14 - 147/42 = -133/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/6
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