Subtract 49/56 from 21/12
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 49/56
21/12 - 49/56 is 7/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
21/12 = 21 × 14/12 × 14 = 294/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
49/56 = 49 × 3/56 × 3 = 147/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/168 - 147/168 = 294 - 147/168 = 147/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8
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