Subtract 12/49 from 3/10
3/10 - 12/49 is 27/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 49 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
3/10 = 3 × 49/10 × 49 = 147/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
12/49 = 12 × 10/49 × 10 = 120/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/490 - 120/490 = 147 - 120/490 = 27/490
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