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Subtract 4/21 from 49/2

1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 4/21

49/2 - 4/21 is 1021/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 21 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    49/2 = 49 × 21/2 × 21 = 1029/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
    4/21 = 4 × 2/21 × 2 = 8/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1029/42 - 8/42 = 1029 - 8/42 = 1021/42
  5. In mixed form: 2413/42

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