Subtract 12/49 from 16/18
16/18 - 12/49 is 284/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
16/18 = 16 × 49/18 × 49 = 784/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
12/49 = 12 × 18/49 × 18 = 216/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/882 - 216/882 = 784 - 216/882 = 568/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 284/441
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