Subtract 12/49 from 49/6
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 12/49
49/6 - 12/49 is 2329/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
49/6 = 49 × 49/6 × 49 = 2401/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
12/49 = 12 × 6/49 × 6 = 72/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2401/294 - 72/294 = 2401 - 72/294 = 2329/294 - In mixed form: 7271/294
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