Subtract 49/75 from 54/2
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 49/75
54/2 - 49/75 is 1976/75.
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,
54/2 = 54 × 75/2 × 75 = 4050/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
49/75 = 49 × 2/75 × 2 = 98/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4050/150 - 98/150 = 4050 - 98/150 = 3952/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1976/75
- In mixed form: 2626/75
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