Subtract 7/12 from 49/25
1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 7/12
4925 - 712 is 413300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
4925 = 49 × 1225 × 12 = 588300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
712 = 7 × 2512 × 25 = 175300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588300 - 175300 = 588 - 175300 = 413300 - In mixed form: 1113300
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