Subtract 2/42 from 49/14
1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 2/42
49/14 - 2/42 is 145/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
49/14 = 49 × 3/14 × 3 = 147/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
2/42 = 2 × 1/42 × 1 = 2/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/42 - 2/42 = 147 - 2/42 = 145/42 - In mixed form: 319/42
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