Subtract 3/49 from 14/4, Solve 3 2/4

Subtract 3/49 from 14/4

1^st number: 3 2/4, 2^nd number: 3/49

14/4 - 3/49 is 337/98.

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,
3/49 = 3 × 4/49 × 4 = 12/196
Subtract the two like fractions:
686/196 - 12/196 = 686 - 12/196 = 674/196
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 337/98
In mixed form: 343/98

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