Subtract 10/49 from 10/12, Solve 10/12

Subtract 10/49 from 10/12

10/12 - 10/49 is 185/294.

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,
10/12 = 10 × 49/12 × 49 = 490/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
10/49 = 10 × 12/49 × 12 = 120/588
Subtract the two like fractions:
490/588 - 120/588 = 490 - 120/588 = 370/588
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/294

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