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

Subtract 6/49 from 16/6

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

16/6 - 6/49 is 374/147.

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,
16/6 = 16 × 49/6 × 49 = 784/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
6/49 = 6 × 6/49 × 6 = 36/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
784/294 - 36/294 = 784 - 36/294 = 748/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 374/147
In mixed form: 280/147

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