Subtract 1/14 from 49/10
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 1/14
49/10 - 1/14 is 169/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
49/10 = 49 × 7/10 × 7 = 343/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
1/14 = 1 × 5/14 × 5 = 5/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/70 - 5/70 = 343 - 5/70 = 338/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/35
- In mixed form: 429/35
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