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Subtract 36/49 from 16/8

1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 36/49

16/8 - 36/49 is 62/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    16/8 = 16 × 49/8 × 49 = 784/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    36/49 = 36 × 8/49 × 8 = 288/392
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    784/392 - 288/392 = 784 - 288/392 = 496/392
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/49
  6. In mixed form: 113/49

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