Subtract 21/49 from 6/2, Solve 3 0/2

Subtract 21/49 from 6/2

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 21/49

6/2 - 21/49 is 18/7.

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,
6/2 = 6 × 49/2 × 49 = 294/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
21/49 = 21 × 2/49 × 2 = 42/98
Subtract the two like fractions:
294/98 - 42/98 = 294 - 42/98 = 252/98
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/7
In mixed form: 24/7

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