Subtract 12/49 from 1/84
1/84 - 12/49 is -137/588.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
1/84 = 1 × 7/84 × 7 = 7/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
12/49 = 12 × 12/49 × 12 = 144/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/588 - 144/588 = 7 - 144/588 = -137/588
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