Answers

Subtract 70/49 from 30/12

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 1 21/49

30/12 - 70/49 is 15/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   30/12 = 30 × 49/12 × 49 = 1470/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   70/49 = 70 × 12/49 × 12 = 840/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/588 - 840/588 = 1470 - 840/588 = 630/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
6. In mixed form: 11/14

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