Subtract 24/49 from 84/2
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 24/49
84/2 - 24/49 is 2034/49.
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,
84/2 = 84 × 49/2 × 49 = 4116/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
24/49 = 24 × 2/49 × 2 = 48/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4116/98 - 48/98 = 4116 - 48/98 = 4068/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2034/49
- In mixed form: 4125/49
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