Subtract 1/49 from 30/12, Solve 2 6/12

Subtract 1/49 from 30/12

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 1/49

30/12 - 1/49 is 243/98.

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,
30/12 = 30 × 49/12 × 49 = 1470/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
1/49 = 1 × 12/49 × 12 = 12/588
Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/588 - 12/588 = 1470 - 12/588 = 1458/588
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/98
In mixed form: 247/98

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