Subtract 4/49 from 10/12
1012 - 449 is 221294.
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,
1012 = 10 × 4912 × 49 = 490588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
449 = 4 × 1249 × 12 = 48588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490588 - 48588 = 490 - 48588 = 442588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221294
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