Subtract 7/49 from 30/2
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 7/49
30/2 - 7/49 is 104/7.
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,
30/2 = 30 × 49/2 × 49 = 1470/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
7/49 = 7 × 2/49 × 2 = 14/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/98 - 14/98 = 1470 - 14/98 = 1456/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 104/7
- In mixed form: 146/7
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