Subtract 27/49 from 42/6, Solve 7 0/6

Subtract 27/49 from 42/6

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 27/49

42/6 - 27/49 is 316/49.

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,
42/6 = 42 × 49/6 × 49 = 2058/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
27/49 = 27 × 6/49 × 6 = 162/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/294 - 162/294 = 2058 - 162/294 = 1896/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 316/49
In mixed form: 622/49

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