Subtract 12/49 from 1/6
1/6 - 12/49 is -23/294.
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,
1/6 = 1 × 49/6 × 49 = 49/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
12/49 = 12 × 6/49 × 6 = 72/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/294 - 72/294 = 49 - 72/294 = -23/294
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