Subtract 7/25 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 7/25
49/12 - 7/25 is 1141/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
49/12 = 49 × 25/12 × 25 = 1225/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
7/25 = 7 × 12/25 × 12 = 84/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/300 - 84/300 = 1225 - 84/300 = 1141/300 - In mixed form: 3241/300
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