Subtract 3/49 from 27/2
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 3/49
272 - 349 is 131798.
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,
272 = 27 × 492 × 49 = 132398 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
349 = 3 × 249 × 2 = 698 - Subtract the two like fractions:
132398 - 698 = 1323 - 698 = 131798 - In mixed form: 134398
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