Subtract 2/75 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 2/75
49/12 - 2/75 is 1217/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
49/12 = 49 × 25/12 × 25 = 1225/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/300 - 8/300 = 1225 - 8/300 = 1217/300 - In mixed form: 417/300
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