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Subtract 4/49 from 3/2

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

3/2 - 4/49 is 139/98.

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,
    3/2 = 3 × 49/2 × 49 = 147/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    4/49 = 4 × 2/49 × 2 = 8/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    147/98 - 8/98 = 147 - 8/98 = 139/98
  5. In mixed form: 141/98

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