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Subtract 15/14 from 49/18

1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 1 1/14

49/18 - 15/14 is 104/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 14 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    49/18 = 49 × 7/18 × 7 = 343/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    15/14 = 15 × 9/14 × 9 = 135/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    343/126 - 135/126 = 343 - 135/126 = 208/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 104/63
  6. In mixed form: 141/63

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