Subtract 2/49 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 2/49
49/12 - 2/49 is 2377/588.
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,
49/12 = 49 × 49/12 × 49 = 2401/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
2/49 = 2 × 12/49 × 12 = 24/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2401/588 - 24/588 = 2401 - 24/588 = 2377/588 - In mixed form: 425/588
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