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Subtract 10/49 from 28/2

1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 10/49

28/2 - 10/49 is 676/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    28/2 = 28 × 49/2 × 49 = 1372/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    10/49 = 10 × 2/49 × 2 = 20/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1372/98 - 20/98 = 1372 - 20/98 = 1352/98
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 676/49
  6. In mixed form: 1339/49

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