Subtract 35/49 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 35/49
40/12 - 35/49 is 55/21.
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,
40/12 = 40 × 49/12 × 49 = 1960/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
35/49 = 35 × 12/49 × 12 = 420/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/588 - 420/588 = 1960 - 420/588 = 1540/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/21
- In mixed form: 213/21
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