Subtract 36/12 from 49/5
1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 3 0/12
49/5 - 36/12 is 34/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
49/5 = 49 × 12/5 × 12 = 588/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
36/12 = 36 × 5/12 × 5 = 180/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/60 - 180/60 = 588 - 180/60 = 408/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/5
- In mixed form: 64/5
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