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Subtract 2/49 from 8/6

1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 2/49

8/6 - 2/49 is 190/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 49 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    8/6 = 8 × 49/6 × 49 = 392/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    2/49 = 2 × 6/49 × 6 = 12/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    392/294 - 12/294 = 392 - 12/294 = 380/294
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 190/147
  6. In mixed form: 143/147

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