Subtract 12/3 from 49/2
1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 4 0/3
49/2 - 12/3 is 41/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
49/2 = 49 × 3/2 × 3 = 147/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
12/3 = 12 × 2/3 × 2 = 24/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/6 - 24/6 = 147 - 24/6 = 123/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/2
- In mixed form: 201/2
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