Subtract 5/49 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 5/49
18/4 - 5/49 is 431/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
18/4 = 18 × 49/4 × 49 = 882/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
5/49 = 5 × 4/49 × 4 = 20/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/196 - 20/196 = 882 - 20/196 = 862/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 431/98
- In mixed form: 439/98
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