Subtract 10/49 from 16/8
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 10/49
16/8 - 10/49 is 88/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
16/8 = 16 × 49/8 × 49 = 784/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
10/49 = 10 × 8/49 × 8 = 80/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/392 - 80/392 = 784 - 80/392 = 704/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/49
- In mixed form: 139/49
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