Subtract 80/49 from 21/2
1st number: 10 1/2, 2nd number: 1 31/49
212 - 8049 is 86998.
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,
212 = 21 × 492 × 49 = 102998 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
8049 = 80 × 249 × 2 = 16098 - Subtract the two like fractions:
102998 - 16098 = 1029 - 16098 = 86998 - In mixed form: 88598
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