Subtract 2/49 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 2/49
32/6 - 2/49 is 778/147.
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,
32/6 = 32 × 49/6 × 49 = 1568/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
2/49 = 2 × 6/49 × 6 = 12/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/294 - 12/294 = 1568 - 12/294 = 1556/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 778/147
- In mixed form: 543/147
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