Subtract 21/49 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 21/49
16/6 - 21/49 is 47/21.
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,
16/6 = 16 × 49/6 × 49 = 784/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
21/49 = 21 × 6/49 × 6 = 126/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/294 - 126/294 = 784 - 126/294 = 658/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/21
- In mixed form: 25/21
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