Subtract 9/49 from 36/4, Solve 9 0/4

Subtract 9/49 from 36/4

1^st number: 9 0/4, 2^nd number: 9/49

36/4 - 9/49 is 432/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
36/4 = 36 × 49/4 × 49 = 1764/196
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
9/49 = 9 × 4/49 × 4 = 36/196
Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/196 - 36/196 = 1764 - 36/196 = 1728/196
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 432/49
In mixed form: 840/49

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