Subtract 8/49 from 10/3
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 8/49
10/3 - 8/49 is 466/147.
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,
10/3 = 10 × 49/3 × 49 = 490/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
8/49 = 8 × 3/49 × 3 = 24/147 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/147 - 24/147 = 490 - 24/147 = 466/147 - In mixed form: 325/147
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