Subtract 72/49 from 56/4, Solve 14 0/4

Subtract 72/49 from 56/4

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 23/49

56/4 - 72/49 is 614/49.

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,
56/4 = 56 × 49/4 × 49 = 2744/196
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
72/49 = 72 × 4/49 × 4 = 288/196
Subtract the two like fractions:
2744/196 - 288/196 = 2744 - 288/196 = 2456/196
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 614/49
In mixed form: 1226/49

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