Subtract 7/49 from 90/2
1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 7/49
90/2 - 7/49 is 314/7.
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,
90/2 = 90 × 49/2 × 49 = 4410/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
7/49 = 7 × 2/49 × 2 = 14/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/98 - 14/98 = 4410 - 14/98 = 4396/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 314/7
- In mixed form: 446/7
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