Subtract 4/75 from 49/2
1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 4/75
49/2 - 4/75 is 3667/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
49/2 = 49 × 75/2 × 75 = 3675/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
4/75 = 4 × 2/75 × 2 = 8/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3675/150 - 8/150 = 3675 - 8/150 = 3667/150 - In mixed form: 2467/150
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