Subtract 3/49 from 12/32
12/32 - 3/49 is 123/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 49 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
12/32 = 12 × 49/32 × 49 = 588/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
3/49 = 3 × 32/49 × 32 = 96/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/1568 - 96/1568 = 588 - 96/1568 = 492/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/392
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