Subtract 2/49 from 70/2, Solve 35 0/2

Subtract 2/49 from 70/2

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 2/49

70/2 - 2/49 is 1713/49.

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,
70/2 = 70 × 49/2 × 49 = 3430/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
2/49 = 2 × 2/49 × 2 = 4/98
Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/98 - 4/98 = 3430 - 4/98 = 3426/98
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1713/49
In mixed form: 3447/49

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