Subtract 2/12 from 49/28
1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 2/12
49/28 - 2/12 is 19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
49/28 = 49 × 3/28 × 3 = 147/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/84 - 14/84 = 147 - 14/84 = 133/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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