Subtract 49/6 from 49/2
1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 8 1/6
49/2 - 49/6 is 49/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
49/2 = 49 × 3/2 × 3 = 147/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
49/6 = 49 × 1/6 × 1 = 49/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/6 - 49/6 = 147 - 49/6 = 98/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/3
- In mixed form: 161/3
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