Subtract 2/14 from 49/28
1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 2/14
49/28 - 2/14 is 45/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 14 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
49/28 = 49 × 1/28 × 1 = 49/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
2/14 = 2 × 2/14 × 2 = 4/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/28 - 4/28 = 49 - 4/28 = 45/28 - In mixed form: 117/28
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