Subtract 12/8 from 15/49
1st number: 15/49, 2nd number: 1 4/8
15/49 - 12/8 is -117/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
15/49 = 15 × 8/49 × 8 = 120/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
12/8 = 12 × 49/8 × 49 = 588/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/392 - 588/392 = 120 - 588/392 = -468/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -117/98
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