Subtract 6/49 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 6/49
5/2 - 6/49 is 233/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
5/2 = 5 × 49/2 × 49 = 245/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
6/49 = 6 × 2/49 × 2 = 12/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/98 - 12/98 = 245 - 12/98 = 233/98 - In mixed form: 237/98
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