Subtract 9/49 from 4/3
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 9/49
43 - 949 is 169147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
43 = 4 × 493 × 49 = 196147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
949 = 9 × 349 × 3 = 27147 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196147 - 27147 = 196 - 27147 = 169147 - In mixed form: 122147
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