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Subtract 2/49 from 21/5

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

21/5 - 2/49 is 1019/245.

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,
    21/5 = 21 × 49/5 × 49 = 1029/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    2/49 = 2 × 5/49 × 5 = 10/245
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1029/245 - 10/245 = 1029 - 10/245 = 1019/245
  5. In mixed form: 439/245

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