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Subtract 49/36 from 14/4

1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 1 13/36

14/4 - 49/36 is 77/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    14/4 = 14 × 9/4 × 9 = 126/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    49/36 = 49 × 1/36 × 1 = 49/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/36 - 49/36 = 126 - 49/36 = 77/36
  5. In mixed form: 25/36

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