Subtract 15/49 from 25/12
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 15/49
25/12 - 15/49 is 1045/588.
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,
25/12 = 25 × 49/12 × 49 = 1225/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
15/49 = 15 × 12/49 × 12 = 180/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/588 - 180/588 = 1225 - 180/588 = 1045/588 - In mixed form: 1457/588
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