Subtract 3/49 from 20/8
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 3/49
20/8 - 3/49 is 239/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
20/8 = 20 × 49/8 × 49 = 980/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
3/49 = 3 × 8/49 × 8 = 24/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/392 - 24/392 = 980 - 24/392 = 956/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/98
- In mixed form: 243/98
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