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Subtract 21/49 from 1/4

1/4 - 21/49 is -5/28.

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,
    1/4 = 1 × 49/4 × 49 = 49/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    21/49 = 21 × 4/49 × 4 = 84/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    49/196 - 84/196 = 49 - 84/196 = -35/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/28

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