Subtract 8/49 from 12/28
12/28 - 8/49 is 13/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
12/28 = 12 × 7/28 × 7 = 84/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
8/49 = 8 × 4/49 × 4 = 32/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/196 - 32/196 = 84 - 32/196 = 52/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/49
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