Subtract 49/4 from 49/3
1st number: 16 1/3, 2nd number: 12 1/4
49/3 - 49/4 is 49/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
49/3 = 49 × 4/3 × 4 = 196/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
49/4 = 49 × 3/4 × 3 = 147/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/12 - 147/12 = 196 - 147/12 = 49/12 - In mixed form: 41/12
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