Subtract 14/21 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 14/21
49/12 - 14/21 is 41/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
49/12 = 49 × 7/12 × 7 = 343/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
14/21 = 14 × 4/21 × 4 = 56/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/84 - 56/84 = 343 - 56/84 = 287/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/12
- In mixed form: 35/12
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