Subtract 49/70 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 49/70
5/2 - 49/70 is 9/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
5/2 = 5 × 35/2 × 35 = 175/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
49/70 = 49 × 1/70 × 1 = 49/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/70 - 49/70 = 175 - 49/70 = 126/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/5
- In mixed form: 14/5
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