Subtract 5/49 from 27/2
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 5/49
272 - 549 is 131398.
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,
549 = 5 × 249 × 2 = 1098 - Subtract the two like fractions:
132398 - 1098 = 1323 - 1098 = 131398 - In mixed form: 133998
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