Subtract 35/80 from 49/12
1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 35/80
49/12 - 35/80 is 175/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
49/12 = 49 × 20/12 × 20 = 980/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/240 - 105/240 = 980 - 105/240 = 875/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 175/48
- In mixed form: 331/48
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