Subtract 4/16 from 49/9
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 4/16
49/9 - 4/16 is 187/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
49/9 = 49 × 16/9 × 16 = 784/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
4/16 = 4 × 9/16 × 9 = 36/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/144 - 36/144 = 784 - 36/144 = 748/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/36
- In mixed form: 57/36
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