Subtract 6/49 from 10/2, Solve 5 0/2

Subtract 6/49 from 10/2

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 6/49

10/2 - 6/49 is 239/49.

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,
10/2 = 10 × 49/2 × 49 = 490/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
6/49 = 6 × 2/49 × 2 = 12/98
Subtract the two like fractions:
490/98 - 12/98 = 490 - 12/98 = 478/98
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/49
In mixed form: 443/49

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