Subtract 72/49 from 2/12
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 1 23/49
2/12 - 72/49 is -383/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
2/12 = 2 × 49/12 × 49 = 98/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
72/49 = 72 × 12/49 × 12 = 864/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/588 - 864/588 = 98 - 864/588 = -766/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -383/294
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