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Subtract 10/49 from 18/4

1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 10/49

18/4 - 10/49 is 421/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    18/4 = 18 × 49/4 × 49 = 882/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    10/49 = 10 × 4/49 × 4 = 40/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    882/196 - 40/196 = 882 - 40/196 = 842/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 421/98
  6. In mixed form: 429/98

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