Subtract 9/49 from 72/2
1st number: 36 0/2, 2nd number: 9/49
72/2 - 9/49 is 1755/49.
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,
72/2 = 72 × 49/2 × 49 = 3528/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
9/49 = 9 × 2/49 × 2 = 18/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/98 - 18/98 = 3528 - 18/98 = 3510/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1755/49
- In mixed form: 3540/49
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