Subtract 7/49 from 14/6, Solve 2 2/6

Subtract 7/49 from 14/6

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 7/49

14/6 - 7/49 is 46/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
14/6 = 14 × 49/6 × 49 = 686/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
7/49 = 7 × 6/49 × 6 = 42/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
686/294 - 42/294 = 686 - 42/294 = 644/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/21
In mixed form: 24/21

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