Subtract 21/4 from 49/6
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 5 1/4
49/6 - 21/4 is 35/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
49/6 = 49 × 2/6 × 2 = 98/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
21/4 = 21 × 3/4 × 3 = 63/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/12 - 63/12 = 98 - 63/12 = 35/12 - In mixed form: 211/12
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