Subtract 12/36 from 49/16
1st number: 3 1/16, 2nd number: 12/36
49/16 - 12/36 is 131/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
49/16 = 49 × 9/16 × 9 = 441/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
12/36 = 12 × 4/36 × 4 = 48/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/144 - 48/144 = 441 - 48/144 = 393/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/48
- In mixed form: 235/48
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