Subtract 14/21 from 49/8
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 14/21
49/8 - 14/21 is 131/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
49/8 = 49 × 21/8 × 21 = 1029/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
14/21 = 14 × 8/21 × 8 = 112/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1029/168 - 112/168 = 1029 - 112/168 = 917/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/24
- In mixed form: 511/24
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