Subtract 56/49 from 72/2, Solve 36 0/2

Subtract 56/49 from 72/2

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

72/2 - 56/49 is 244/7.

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,
72/2 = 72 × 49/2 × 49 = 3528/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
56/49 = 56 × 2/49 × 2 = 112/98
Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/98 - 112/98 = 3528 - 112/98 = 3416/98
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 244/7
In mixed form: 346/7

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