Subtract 54/49 from 9/4
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 1 5/49
9/4 - 54/49 is 225/196.
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,
9/4 = 9 × 49/4 × 49 = 441/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
54/49 = 54 × 4/49 × 4 = 216/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/196 - 216/196 = 441 - 216/196 = 225/196 - In mixed form: 129/196
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