Subtract 2/12 from 49/63
49/63 - 2/12 is 11/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
49/63 = 49 × 4/63 × 4 = 196/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
2/12 = 2 × 21/12 × 21 = 42/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/252 - 42/252 = 196 - 42/252 = 154/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/18
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