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Subtract 7/49 from 14/2

1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 7/49

14/2 - 7/49 is 48/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    14/2 = 14 × 49/2 × 49 = 686/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    7/49 = 7 × 2/49 × 2 = 14/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    686/98 - 14/98 = 686 - 14/98 = 672/98
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/7
  6. In mixed form: 66/7

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