Subtract 9/49 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 9/49
14/6 - 9/49 is 316/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
9/49 = 9 × 6/49 × 6 = 54/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/294 - 54/294 = 686 - 54/294 = 632/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 316/147
- In mixed form: 222/147
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