Subtract 3/49 from 12/90
12/90 - 3/49 is 53/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
12/90 = 12 × 49/90 × 49 = 588/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
3/49 = 3 × 90/49 × 90 = 270/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/4410 - 270/4410 = 588 - 270/4410 = 318/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/735
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