Subtract 49/4 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 12 1/4
35/2 - 49/4 is 21/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
35/2 = 35 × 2/2 × 2 = 70/4 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
49/4 = 49 × 1/4 × 1 = 49/4 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/4 - 49/4 = 70 - 49/4 = 21/4 - In mixed form: 51/4
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