Subtract 16/49 from 42/28
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 16/49
42/28 - 16/49 is 115/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
42/28 = 42 × 7/28 × 7 = 294/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
16/49 = 16 × 4/49 × 4 = 64/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/196 - 64/196 = 294 - 64/196 = 230/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/98
- In mixed form: 117/98
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