Subtract 12/24 from 49/14
1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 12/24
49/14 - 12/24 is 3/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
49/14 = 49 × 12/14 × 12 = 588/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
12/24 = 12 × 7/24 × 7 = 84/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/168 - 84/168 = 588 - 84/168 = 504/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/1
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