Subtract 5/49 from 1/12
1/12 - 5/49 is -11/588.
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,
1/12 = 1 × 49/12 × 49 = 49/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
5/49 = 5 × 12/49 × 12 = 60/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/588 - 60/588 = 49 - 60/588 = -11/588
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