Subtract 49/84 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 49/84
4/2 - 49/84 is 17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
4/2 = 4 × 42/2 × 42 = 168/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
49/84 = 49 × 1/84 × 1 = 49/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/84 - 49/84 = 168 - 49/84 = 119/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/12
- In mixed form: 15/12
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