Subtract 16/49 from 42/2
1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 16/49
42/2 - 16/49 is 1013/49.
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,
42/2 = 42 × 49/2 × 49 = 2058/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
16/49 = 16 × 2/49 × 2 = 32/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/98 - 32/98 = 2058 - 32/98 = 2026/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1013/49
- In mixed form: 2033/49
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