Subtract 12/49 from 10/20
10/20 - 12/49 is 25/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
10/20 = 10 × 49/20 × 49 = 490/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
12/49 = 12 × 20/49 × 20 = 240/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/980 - 240/980 = 490 - 240/980 = 250/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/98
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