Subtract 27/49 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 27/49
35/2 - 27/49 is 1661/98.
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,
35/2 = 35 × 49/2 × 49 = 1715/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
27/49 = 27 × 2/49 × 2 = 54/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1715/98 - 54/98 = 1715 - 54/98 = 1661/98 - In mixed form: 1693/98
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