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Subtract 28/49 from 49/18

1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 28/49

49/18 - 28/49 is 271/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 49 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    49/18 = 49 × 49/18 × 49 = 2401/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
    28/49 = 28 × 18/49 × 18 = 504/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2401/882 - 504/882 = 2401 - 504/882 = 1897/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 271/126
  6. In mixed form: 219/126

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