Subtract 3/49 from 48/6, Solve 8 0/6

Subtract 3/49 from 48/6

1^st number: 8 0/6, 2^nd number: 3/49

48/6 - 3/49 is 389/49.

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,
48/6 = 48 × 49/6 × 49 = 2352/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
3/49 = 3 × 6/49 × 6 = 18/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/294 - 18/294 = 2352 - 18/294 = 2334/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 389/49
In mixed form: 746/49

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