Subtract 14/49 from 40/2
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 14/49
40/2 - 14/49 is 138/7.
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,
40/2 = 40 × 49/2 × 49 = 1960/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
14/49 = 14 × 2/49 × 2 = 28/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/98 - 28/98 = 1960 - 28/98 = 1932/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 138/7
- In mixed form: 195/7
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