Subtract 4/49 from 12/16
12/16 - 4/49 is 131/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 49 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
12/16 = 12 × 49/16 × 49 = 588/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
4/49 = 4 × 16/49 × 16 = 64/784 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/784 - 64/784 = 588 - 64/784 = 524/784 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/196
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