Subtract 2/75 from 49/10
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 2/75
49/10 - 2/75 is 731/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
49/10 = 49 × 15/10 × 15 = 735/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/150 - 4/150 = 735 - 4/150 = 731/150 - In mixed form: 4131/150
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