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Subtract 1/12 from 49/35

1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 1/12

49/35 - 1/12 is 79/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 12 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    49/35 = 49 × 12/35 × 12 = 588/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    1/12 = 1 × 35/12 × 35 = 35/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    588/420 - 35/420 = 588 - 35/420 = 553/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/60
  6. In mixed form: 119/60

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