Subtract 7/49 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 7/49
5/4 - 7/49 is 31/28.
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,
7/49 = 7 × 4/49 × 4 = 28/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/196 - 28/196 = 245 - 28/196 = 217/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/28
- In mixed form: 13/28
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