Subtract 21/49 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 21/49
5/4 - 21/49 is 23/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
5/4 = 5 × 49/4 × 49 = 245/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
21/49 = 21 × 4/49 × 4 = 84/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/196 - 84/196 = 245 - 84/196 = 161/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/28
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