Subtract 9/49 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 9/49
152 - 949 is 71798.
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,
152 = 15 × 492 × 49 = 73598 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
949 = 9 × 249 × 2 = 1898 - Subtract the two like fractions:
73598 - 1898 = 735 - 1898 = 71798 - In mixed form: 73198
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