Subtract 2/36 from 49/2
1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 2/36
49/2 - 2/36 is 220/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
49/2 = 49 × 18/2 × 18 = 882/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/36 - 2/36 = 882 - 2/36 = 880/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 220/9
- In mixed form: 244/9
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