Subtract 21/49 from 3/6
3/6 - 21/49 is 1/14.
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,
3/6 = 3 × 49/6 × 49 = 147/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
21/49 = 21 × 6/49 × 6 = 126/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/294 - 126/294 = 147 - 126/294 = 21/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/14
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