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Subtract 15/49 from 6/4

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 15/49

6/4 - 15/49 is 117/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    6/4 = 6 × 49/4 × 49 = 294/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    15/49 = 15 × 4/49 × 4 = 60/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    294/196 - 60/196 = 294 - 60/196 = 234/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/98
  6. In mixed form: 119/98

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