Subtract 3/35 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 3/35
49/12 - 3/35 is 1679/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
49/12 = 49 × 35/12 × 35 = 1715/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
3/35 = 3 × 12/35 × 12 = 36/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1715/420 - 36/420 = 1715 - 36/420 = 1679/420 - In mixed form: 3419/420
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