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Subtract 14/3 from 49/4

1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 4 2/3

49/4 - 14/3 is 91/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    49/4 = 49 × 3/4 × 3 = 147/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    14/3 = 14 × 4/3 × 4 = 56/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    147/12 - 56/12 = 147 - 56/12 = 91/12
  5. In mixed form: 77/12

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