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Subtract 4/49 from 8/2

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 4/49

8/2 - 4/49 is 192/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    8/2 = 8 × 49/2 × 49 = 392/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    4/49 = 4 × 2/49 × 2 = 8/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    392/98 - 8/98 = 392 - 8/98 = 384/98
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 192/49
  6. In mixed form: 345/49

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