Subtract 32/49 from 3/12
3/12 - 32/49 is -79/196.
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,
3/12 = 3 × 49/12 × 49 = 147/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
32/49 = 32 × 12/49 × 12 = 384/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/588 - 384/588 = 147 - 384/588 = -237/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/196
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