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Subtract 20/49 from 5/12

5/12 - 20/49 is 5/588.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 49 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    5/12 = 5 × 49/12 × 49 = 245/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
    20/49 = 20 × 12/49 × 12 = 240/588
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/588 - 240/588 = 245 - 240/588 = 5/588

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