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Subtract 1/49 from 18/8

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

18/8 - 1/49 is 437/196.

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,
    18/8 = 18 × 49/8 × 49 = 882/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    1/49 = 1 × 8/49 × 8 = 8/392
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    882/392 - 8/392 = 882 - 8/392 = 874/392
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 437/196
  6. In mixed form: 245/196

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