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Subtract 16/49 from 42/4

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 16/49

42/4 - 16/49 is 997/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    42/4 = 42 × 49/4 × 49 = 2058/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    16/49 = 16 × 4/49 × 4 = 64/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2058/196 - 64/196 = 2058 - 64/196 = 1994/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 997/98
  6. In mixed form: 1017/98

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