Subtract 98/49 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 2 0/49
12/2 - 98/49 is 4/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
12/2 = 12 × 49/2 × 49 = 588/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
98/49 = 98 × 2/49 × 2 = 196/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/98 - 196/98 = 588 - 196/98 = 392/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/1
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