Subtract 45/14 from 49/3
1st number: 16 1/3, 2nd number: 3 3/14
49/3 - 45/14 is 551/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
49/3 = 49 × 14/3 × 14 = 686/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
45/14 = 45 × 3/14 × 3 = 135/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/42 - 135/42 = 686 - 135/42 = 551/42 - In mixed form: 135/42
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