Subtract 21/49 from 24/12
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 21/49
24/12 - 21/49 is 11/7.
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,
24/12 = 24 × 49/12 × 49 = 1176/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
21/49 = 21 × 12/49 × 12 = 252/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/588 - 252/588 = 1176 - 252/588 = 924/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/7
- In mixed form: 14/7
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