Subtract 5/49 from 2/12, Solve 2/12

Subtract 5/49 from 2/12

2/12 - 5/49 is 19/294.

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,
2/12 = 2 × 49/12 × 49 = 98/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
5/49 = 5 × 12/49 × 12 = 60/588
Subtract the two like fractions:
98/588 - 60/588 = 98 - 60/588 = 38/588
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/294

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