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Subtract 48/49 from 15/2

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 48/49

15/2 - 48/49 is 639/98.

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,
    15/2 = 15 × 49/2 × 49 = 735/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    48/49 = 48 × 2/49 × 2 = 96/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    735/98 - 96/98 = 735 - 96/98 = 639/98
  5. In mixed form: 651/98

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