Subtract 12/49 from 35/14
1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 12/49
35/14 - 12/49 is 221/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
35/14 = 35 × 7/14 × 7 = 245/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
12/49 = 12 × 2/49 × 2 = 24/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/98 - 24/98 = 245 - 24/98 = 221/98 - In mixed form: 225/98
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