Subtract 9/49 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 9/49
102 - 949 is 23649.
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,
102 = 10 × 492 × 49 = 49098 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
949 = 9 × 249 × 2 = 1898 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49098 - 1898 = 490 - 1898 = 47298 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23649
- In mixed form: 44049
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