Subtract 12/49 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 12/49
8/2 - 12/49 is 184/49.
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,
8/2 = 8 × 49/2 × 49 = 392/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
12/49 = 12 × 2/49 × 2 = 24/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/98 - 24/98 = 392 - 24/98 = 368/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 184/49
- In mixed form: 337/49
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