Subtract 8/49 from 14/6, Solve 2 2/6

Subtract 8/49 from 14/6

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 8/49

14/6 - 8/49 is 319/147.

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,
8/49 = 8 × 6/49 × 6 = 48/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
686/294 - 48/294 = 686 - 48/294 = 638/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 319/147
In mixed form: 225/147

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