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Subtract 9/49 from 9/3

1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 9/49

9/3 - 9/49 is 138/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
    9/3 = 9 × 49/3 × 49 = 441/147
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
    9/49 = 9 × 3/49 × 3 = 27/147
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    441/147 - 27/147 = 441 - 27/147 = 414/147
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 138/49
  6. In mixed form: 240/49

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