Subtract 15/49 from 49/6
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 15/49
49/6 - 15/49 is 2311/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
49/6 = 49 × 49/6 × 49 = 2401/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
15/49 = 15 × 6/49 × 6 = 90/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2401/294 - 90/294 = 2401 - 90/294 = 2311/294 - In mixed form: 7253/294
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