Subtract 72/49 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 1 23/49
16/12 - 72/49 is -20/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
16/12 = 16 × 49/12 × 49 = 784/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
72/49 = 72 × 12/49 × 12 = 864/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/588 - 864/588 = 784 - 864/588 = -80/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/147
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