Subtract 8/49 from 18/12
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 8/49
18/12 - 8/49 is 131/98.
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,
18/12 = 18 × 49/12 × 49 = 882/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
8/49 = 8 × 12/49 × 12 = 96/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/588 - 96/588 = 882 - 96/588 = 786/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/98
- In mixed form: 133/98
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