Subtract 28/49 from 9/2
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 28/49
9/2 - 28/49 is 55/14.
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,
9/2 = 9 × 49/2 × 49 = 441/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
28/49 = 28 × 2/49 × 2 = 56/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/98 - 56/98 = 441 - 56/98 = 385/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/14
- In mixed form: 313/14
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