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Subtract 18/49 from 16/12

1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 18/49

16/12 - 18/49 is 142/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 49 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    16/12 = 16 × 49/12 × 49 = 784/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    18/49 = 18 × 12/49 × 12 = 216/588
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    784/588 - 216/588 = 784 - 216/588 = 568/588
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 142/147

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