Subtract 5/49 from 18/6
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 5/49
18/6 - 5/49 is 142/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
18/6 = 18 × 49/6 × 49 = 882/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
5/49 = 5 × 6/49 × 6 = 30/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/294 - 30/294 = 882 - 30/294 = 852/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 142/49
- In mixed form: 244/49
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