Subtract 3/49 from 40/2, Solve 20 0/2

Subtract 3/49 from 40/2

1^st number: 20 0/2, 2^nd number: 3/49

40/2 - 3/49 is 977/49.

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,
40/2 = 40 × 49/2 × 49 = 1960/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
3/49 = 3 × 2/49 × 2 = 6/98
Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/98 - 6/98 = 1960 - 6/98 = 1954/98
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 977/49
In mixed form: 1946/49

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