Subtract 12/35 from 49/2
1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 12/35
49/2 - 12/35 is 1691/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
49/2 = 49 × 35/2 × 35 = 1715/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
12/35 = 12 × 2/35 × 2 = 24/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1715/70 - 24/70 = 1715 - 24/70 = 1691/70 - In mixed form: 2411/70
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