Subtract 5/49 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 5/49
12/6 - 5/49 is 93/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
12/6 = 12 × 49/6 × 49 = 588/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
5/49 = 5 × 6/49 × 6 = 30/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/294 - 30/294 = 588 - 30/294 = 558/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/49
- In mixed form: 144/49
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