Subtract 2/36 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 2/36
49/12 - 2/36 is 145/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
49/12 = 49 × 3/12 × 3 = 147/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/36 - 2/36 = 147 - 2/36 = 145/36 - In mixed form: 41/36
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