Subtract 21/49 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 21/49
14/4 - 21/49 is 43/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
14/4 = 14 × 49/4 × 49 = 686/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
21/49 = 21 × 4/49 × 4 = 84/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/196 - 84/196 = 686 - 84/196 = 602/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/14
- In mixed form: 31/14
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