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Subtract 2/14 from 49/10

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 2/14

49/10 - 2/14 is 333/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    49/10 = 49 × 7/10 × 7 = 343/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    2/14 = 2 × 5/14 × 5 = 10/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    343/70 - 10/70 = 343 - 10/70 = 333/70
  5. In mixed form: 453/70

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