Subtract 12/49 from 1/40
1/40 - 12/49 is -431/1960.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 49 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
1/40 = 1 × 49/40 × 49 = 49/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
12/49 = 12 × 40/49 × 40 = 480/1960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/1960 - 480/1960 = 49 - 480/1960 = -431/1960
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