Subtract 3/49 from 18/8, Solve 2 2/8

Subtract 3/49 from 18/8

1^st number: 2 2/8, 2^nd number: 3/49

18/8 - 3/49 is 429/196.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
18/8 = 18 × 49/8 × 49 = 882/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
3/49 = 3 × 8/49 × 8 = 24/392
Subtract the two like fractions:
882/392 - 24/392 = 882 - 24/392 = 858/392
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 429/196
In mixed form: 237/196

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