Subtract 8/49 from 30/14, Solve 2 2/14

Subtract 8/49 from 30/14

1^st number: 2 2/14, 2^nd number: 8/49

30/14 - 8/49 is 97/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
30/14 = 30 × 7/14 × 7 = 210/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
8/49 = 8 × 2/49 × 2 = 16/98
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/98 - 16/98 = 210 - 16/98 = 194/98
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/49
In mixed form: 148/49

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