Subtract 42/49 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 42/49
6/4 - 42/49 is 9/14.
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,
6/4 = 6 × 49/4 × 49 = 294/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
42/49 = 42 × 4/49 × 4 = 168/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/196 - 168/196 = 294 - 168/196 = 126/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/14
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