Subtract 54/49 from 12/3, Solve 4 0/3

Subtract 54/49 from 12/3

1^st number: 4 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 5/49

12/3 - 54/49 is 142/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
12/3 = 12 × 49/3 × 49 = 588/147
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
54/49 = 54 × 3/49 × 3 = 162/147
Subtract the two like fractions:
588/147 - 162/147 = 588 - 162/147 = 426/147
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 142/49
In mixed form: 244/49

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