Subtract 2/49 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 2/49
45/2 - 2/49 is 2201/98.
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,
45/2 = 45 × 49/2 × 49 = 2205/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
2/49 = 2 × 2/49 × 2 = 4/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/98 - 4/98 = 2205 - 4/98 = 2201/98 - In mixed form: 2245/98
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