Subtract 14/49 from 16/6, Solve 2 4/6

Subtract 14/49 from 16/6

1^st number: 2 4/6, 2^nd number: 14/49

16/6 - 14/49 is 50/21.

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,
16/6 = 16 × 49/6 × 49 = 784/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
14/49 = 14 × 6/49 × 6 = 84/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
784/294 - 84/294 = 784 - 84/294 = 700/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/21
In mixed form: 28/21

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