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Subtract 9/49 from 9/6

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 9/49

9/6 - 9/49 is 129/98.

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,
    9/6 = 9 × 49/6 × 49 = 441/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    9/49 = 9 × 6/49 × 6 = 54/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    441/294 - 54/294 = 441 - 54/294 = 387/294
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 129/98
  6. In mixed form: 131/98

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