Subtract 12/49 from 20/4
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 12/49
20/4 - 12/49 is 233/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
20/4 = 20 × 49/4 × 49 = 980/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
12/49 = 12 × 4/49 × 4 = 48/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/196 - 48/196 = 980 - 48/196 = 932/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/49
- In mixed form: 437/49
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