Subtract 20/49 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 20/49
72 - 2049 is 30398.
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,
72 = 7 × 492 × 49 = 34398 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
2049 = 20 × 249 × 2 = 4098 - Subtract the two like fractions:
34398 - 4098 = 343 - 4098 = 30398 - In mixed form: 3998
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