Subtract 16/49 from 45/12
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 16/49
45/12 - 16/49 is 671/196.
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,
45/12 = 45 × 49/12 × 49 = 2205/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
16/49 = 16 × 12/49 × 12 = 192/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/588 - 192/588 = 2205 - 192/588 = 2013/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 671/196
- In mixed form: 383/196
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