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Subtract 20/49 from 45/2

1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 20/49

45/2 - 20/49 is 2165/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    45/2 = 45 × 49/2 × 49 = 2205/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    20/49 = 20 × 2/49 × 2 = 40/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2205/98 - 40/98 = 2205 - 40/98 = 2165/98
  5. In mixed form: 229/98

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