Subtract 4/49 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 4/49
12/5 - 4/49 is 568/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
12/5 = 12 × 49/5 × 49 = 588/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
4/49 = 4 × 5/49 × 5 = 20/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/245 - 20/245 = 588 - 20/245 = 568/245 - In mixed form: 278/245
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