Subtract 24/49 from 16/4
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 24/49
16/4 - 24/49 is 172/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
16/4 = 16 × 49/4 × 49 = 784/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
24/49 = 24 × 4/49 × 4 = 96/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/196 - 96/196 = 784 - 96/196 = 688/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 172/49
- In mixed form: 325/49
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