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Subtract 4/49 from 10/5

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 4/49

10/5 - 4/49 is 94/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
    10/5 = 10 × 49/5 × 49 = 490/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    4/49 = 4 × 5/49 × 5 = 20/245
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/245 - 20/245 = 490 - 20/245 = 470/245
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/49
  6. In mixed form: 145/49

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