Subtract 12/18 from 5/49
5/49 - 12/18 is -83/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
5/49 = 5 × 18/49 × 18 = 90/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
12/18 = 12 × 49/18 × 49 = 588/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/882 - 588/882 = 90 - 588/882 = -498/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/147
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