Subtract 49/18 from 49/6
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 2 13/18
49/6 - 49/18 is 49/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
49/6 = 49 × 3/6 × 3 = 147/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
49/18 = 49 × 1/18 × 1 = 49/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/18 - 49/18 = 147 - 49/18 = 98/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/9
- In mixed form: 54/9
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