Subtract 35/49 from 5/12
5/12 - 35/49 is -25/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
5/12 = 5 × 49/12 × 49 = 245/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
35/49 = 35 × 12/49 × 12 = 420/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/588 - 420/588 = 245 - 420/588 = -175/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/84
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