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Subtract 45/49 from 40/12

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 45/49

40/12 - 45/49 is 355/147.

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,
    40/12 = 40 × 49/12 × 49 = 1960/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    45/49 = 45 × 12/49 × 12 = 540/588
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1960/588 - 540/588 = 1960 - 540/588 = 1420/588
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 355/147
  6. In mixed form: 261/147

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